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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix JV205
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Revealed July 2012
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was launched 18 months before the SZ5 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the JV200 grades versus the SZ5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Panasonic SZ5

 JV200 SZ5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the FujiFilm JV200

 SZ5 JV200 
RevealedJuly 2012January 2011Newer by 18 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic SZ5

 JV200 SZ5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JV200 has external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the JV200 and the SZ5.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the JV200 and SZ5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV200 and SZ5.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged JV200 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography highlights
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good MP (14MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography info
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography info
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography info
60
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (180 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Landscape photography camera
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than average in class (125g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic SZ5
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Otherwise known as FinePix JV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-07-18
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 136 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $49 $195