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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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 SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was brought out 23 months before the SZ7 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the JV100 matches up vs the SZ7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Panasonic SZ7

 JV100 SZ7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the FujiFilm JV100

 SZ7 JV100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 23 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic SZ7

 JV100 SZ7 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV100 has got 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) while the Panasonic SZ7 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the JV100 and the SZ7.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and SZ7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JV100 and SZ7.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic SZ7 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged JV100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (126g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JV100
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ7
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition in class (126g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than competition (133g)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography details
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging information
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic SZ7
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Also referred to as FinePix JV105 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
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 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 - 220 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $99 $199