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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JV105
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the FujiFilm JV100 versus Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the SZ3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the JV100 matches up against the SZ3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Panasonic SZ3

 JV100 SZ3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the FujiFilm JV100

 SZ3 JV100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 35 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic SZ3

 JV100 SZ3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV100 has physical measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the JV100 against the SZ3.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JV100 and SZ3 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the JV100 and SZ3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ3 to give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged JV100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography highlights
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Street photography information
55
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JV100
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ3
56
lighter than competitors (126g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than average (126g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography information
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors (126g)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic SZ3
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Otherwise known as FinePix JV105 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $99 $150