FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FH3
96 Imaging
37 Features
18 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
- Announced January 2011
- Other Name is FinePix JV205
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Launched January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the FujiFilm JV200 versus Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The JV200 was announced 13 months later than the FH3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the JV200 grades against the FH3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FH3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JV200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm JV200 Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Panasonic FH3
JV200 | FH3 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the FujiFilm JV200
FH3 | JV200 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic FH3
JV200 | FH3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV200 features external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check the FujiFilm JV200 versus Panasonic FH3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the JV200 vs the FH3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the JV200 and FH3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the JV200 and FH3.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger JV200 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JV200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 |
Alternative name | FinePix JV205 | Lumix DMC-FS11 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-06 |
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 | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 6.80 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 metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 165 gr (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" 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 | 180 pictures | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $49 | $160 |