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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX355
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the FujiFilm JX350 versus Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JX350 was released 24 months prior to the SZ3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the JX350 grades versus the SZ3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Panasonic SZ3

 JX350 SZ3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the FujiFilm JX350

 SZ3 JX350 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic SZ3

 JX350 SZ3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX350 comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JX350 versus Panasonic SZ3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the JX350 and the SZ3.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the JX350 and SZ3 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JX350 and SZ3.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older JX350 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX350
Street photography with Panasonic SZ3
56
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography info
32
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX350
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ3
33
really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
39
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging details
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic SZ3
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Also referred to as FinePix JX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 126 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 250 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $150