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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ10 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JV105
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched January 2015
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was unveiled 5 years prior to the SZ10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the JV100 scores versus the SZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Panasonic SZ10

 JV100 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the FujiFilm JV100

 SZ10 JV100 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2010More recent by 59 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic SZ10

 JV100 SZ10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV100 provides external measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the JV100 and the SZ10.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and SZ10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the JV100 and SZ10.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ10 to produce extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older JV100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JV100
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ10
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average (126g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JV100
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
slow frames per second (1.4 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average (126 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV100
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ10
25
lighter than average (126g)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic SZ10
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Also Known as FinePix JV105 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 177 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 200 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $99 $200