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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JV105
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the S3 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the JV100 matches up versus the S3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Panasonic S3

 JV100 S3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the FujiFilm JV100

 S3 JV100 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic S3

 JV100 S3 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JV100 has got outside dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the JV100 vs the S3.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the JV100 and S3 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV100 and S3.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic S3 to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged JV100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JV100
Portrait photography with Panasonic S3
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography information
Panasonic S3 Street photography information
55
lighter than others (126g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography information
Panasonic S3 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography details
Panasonic S3 Travel photography details
56
lighter than others (126 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competitors (117g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography highlights
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S3 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than others (126 grams)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic S3
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Other name FinePix JV105 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $99 $110