FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS3
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Released June 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Here is a extended review of the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic ZS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe JZ500 was introduced 14 months later than the ZS3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the JZ500 matches up vs the ZS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic ZS3
| JZ500 | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2010 |  | May 2009 | Fresher by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the FujiFilm JZ500
| ZS3 | JZ500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic ZS3
| JZ500 | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 has external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic ZS3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the JZ500 and the ZS3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and ZS3 is 93 and 91 respectively.
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and ZS3.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm JZ500 to result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger JZ500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
| Also called | FinePix JZ505 | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2010-06-16 | 2009-05-14 |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.60 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 168g (0.37 lbs) | 229g (0.50 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| 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 ID | NP-45A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $230 | $200 |