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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JX355
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was manufactured 12 months before the SZ1 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the JX350 scores versus the SZ1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Panasonic SZ1

 JX350 SZ1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the FujiFilm JX350

 SZ1 JX350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic SZ1

 JX350 SZ1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX350 enjoys outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic SZ1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the JX350 and the SZ1.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the JX350 and SZ1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JX350 and SZ1.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older JX350 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography features
29
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX350
Street photography with Panasonic SZ1
55
lighter than competition in class (130g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (131 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography information
31
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX350
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ1
65
lighter than competition in class (130g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
70
lighter than competitors (131g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography information
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (131g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic SZ1
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Otherwise known as FinePix JX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Physical type 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 131 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $179