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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JV205
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm JV200 versus Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was released 12 months earlier than the SZ1 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the JV200 matches up vs the SZ1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Panasonic SZ1

 JV200 SZ1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the FujiFilm JV200

 SZ1 JV200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic SZ1

 JV200 SZ1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV200 offers outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JV200 versus Panasonic SZ1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the JV200 and the SZ1.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the JV200 and SZ1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the JV200 and SZ1.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic SZ1 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged JV200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Street photography info
Panasonic SZ1 Street photography info
56
lighter than competition (125g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (131 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography features
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than competition (125 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than others in class (131 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JV200
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ1
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV200
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ1
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others in class (131 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic SZ1
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Also referred to as FinePix JV205 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Physical type 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change 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 reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 131g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 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 180 photos 250 photos
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $49 $179