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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix JV205
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was manufactured 24 months prior to the SZ3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the JV200 scores against the SZ3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Panasonic SZ3

 JV200 SZ3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the FujiFilm JV200

 SZ3 JV200 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic SZ3

 JV200 SZ3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JV200 enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the JV200 and the SZ3.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JV200 and SZ3 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JV200 and SZ3.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic SZ3 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged JV200 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JV200
Street photography with Panasonic SZ3
56
lighter than average (125 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography info
29
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than average (125g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography factors
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (180 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
39
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV200
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ3
25
lighter than average (125g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic SZ3
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Otherwise known as FinePix JV205 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 126 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 180 photos 250 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $49 $150