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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ8 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
  • Also Known as FinePix JV205
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was unveiled 4 years prior to the SZ8 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the JV200 matches up against the SZ8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Panasonic SZ8

 JV200 SZ8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the FujiFilm JV200

 SZ8 JV200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic SZ8

 JV200 SZ8 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV200 provides 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 SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the JV200 vs the SZ8.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the JV200 and SZ8 is 96 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JV200 and SZ8.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic SZ8 to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older JV200 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JV200
Street photography with Panasonic SZ8
56
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (159g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography highlights
29
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than others (125 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competition (159g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography highlights
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV200
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ8
25
lighter than others (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (159g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic SZ8
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Also Known as FinePix JV205 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 159g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 shots 200 shots
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $49 $275