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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JV105
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was revealed 18 months prior to the TS3 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the JV100 grades against the TS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Panasonic TS3

 JV100 TS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the FujiFilm JV100

 TS3 JV100 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2010Newer by 18 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic TS3

 JV100 TS3 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV100 comes with outer measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the JV100 versus the TS3.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and TS3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the JV100 and TS3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged JV100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (126g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JV100
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery life (310 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition (126 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
63
great battery life (310 per charge)
weather sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JV100
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
23
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
great battery life (310 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition (126 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic TS3
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Otherwise known as FinePix JV105 Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-02-02 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
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 12MP 12MP
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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $99 $380