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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
18
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZR3 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JV205
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was launched 12 months later than the ZR3 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the JV200 grades against the ZR3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Panasonic ZR3

 JV200 ZR3 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the FujiFilm JV200

 ZR3 JV200 

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic ZR3

 JV200 ZR3 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV200 features outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZR3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the JV200 vs the ZR3.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the JV200 and ZR3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV200 and ZR3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images though you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger JV200 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography info
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good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Street photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography features
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lighter than average in class (125g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JV200
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
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good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography details
60
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Landscape photography camera
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV200
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR3
25
lighter than average in class (125g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
29
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic ZR3
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called FinePix JV205 Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
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 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 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $49 $280