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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ505
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was announced 3 years earlier than the SZ3 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the JZ500 scores vs the SZ3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic SZ3

 JZ500 SZ3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SZ3 JZ500 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2010Newer by 31 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic SZ3

 JZ500 SZ3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the JZ500 and the SZ3.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and SZ3 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and SZ3.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ3 to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography info
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography info
67
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (126g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography info
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography info
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
39
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic SZ3
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Also called FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2013-01-07
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - 250 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $230 $150