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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX355
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm JX350 versus Panasonic SZ10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was announced 5 years prior to the SZ10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the JX350 grades against the SZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Panasonic SZ10

 JX350 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the FujiFilm JX350

 SZ10 JX350 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 48 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic SZ10

 JX350 SZ10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX350 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the JX350 compared to the SZ10.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the JX350 and SZ10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the JX350 and SZ10.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged JX350 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography info
29
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography information
55
lighter than others in class (130g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (177g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography details
31
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.4 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery power (180 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
lighter than competition in class (177g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (200 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX350
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ10
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic SZ10
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Also called as FinePix JX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2015-01-06
Body design 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 images 200 images
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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $200