FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic SZ3
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic SZ3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic SZ3
JZ500 | SZ3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the FujiFilm JZ500
SZ3 | JZ500 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | June 2010 | Newer by 31 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic SZ3
JZ500 | SZ3 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
Compare the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Panasonic SZ3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and SZ3 is 93 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
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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 |