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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JV205
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was revealed 7 months earlier than the TS3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the JV200 matches up versus the TS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Panasonic TS3

 JV200 TS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the FujiFilm JV200

 TS3 JV200 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic TS3

 JV200 TS3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JV200 provides physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the JV200 compared to the TS3.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the JV200 and TS3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JV200 and TS3.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the FujiFilm JV200 to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged JV200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Street photography advice
56
lighter than average (125g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography highlights
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (310 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than average (125 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low battery pack (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
better than average battery pack (310 per charge)
weather proof
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography information
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (310 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than average (125 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
no microphone port
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic TS3
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Otherwise known as FinePix JV205 Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 310 shots
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $49 $380