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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
18
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix JV205
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JV200 was brought out 18 months later than the ZR1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the JV200 matches up against the ZR1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Panasonic ZR1

 JV200 ZR1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the FujiFilm JV200

 ZR1 JV200 

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic ZR1

 JV200 ZR1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV200 has 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 ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic ZR1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the JV200 and the ZR1.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the JV200 and ZR1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the JV200 and ZR1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm JV200 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher JV200 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography factors
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography factors
29
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography features
60
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography factors
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
28
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic ZR1
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also referred to as FinePix JV205 Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine V
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 158 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $49 $280