FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ5
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96 Imaging
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs
FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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 SZ5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Released July 2012
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Lets examine more closely at the FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe JV100 was launched 3 years earlier than the SZ5 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the JV100 scores vs the SZ5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Panasonic SZ5
| JV100 | SZ5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the FujiFilm JV100
| SZ5 | JV100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2012 |  | February 2010 | Newer by 29 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic SZ5
| JV100 | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JV100 has got outer dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check the FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic SZ5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the JV100 and the SZ5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and SZ5 is 96 and 95 respectively.
FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the JV100 and SZ5.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic SZ5 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged JV100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography advice
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no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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FujiFilm JV100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Street photography camera
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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FujiFilm JV100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Travel photography camera
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography information
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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lighter than average in class (126g)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 |
| Otherwise known as | FinePix JV105 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2012-07-18 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 37-111mm (3.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.2-4.3 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone 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 grams (0.28 pounds) | 136 grams (0.30 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| 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 | - | 250 pictures |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-45A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $99 | $195 |