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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was introduced 23 months before the SZ1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm JV150 scores against the SZ1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Panasonic SZ1

 Fujifilm JV150 SZ1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Fujifilm JV150

 SZ1 Fujifilm JV150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 23 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic SZ1

 Fujifilm JV150 SZ1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JV150 has outside measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic SZ1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 and the SZ1.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JV150 and SZ1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JV150 and SZ1.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ1 to provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JV150 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JV150
Street photography with Panasonic SZ1
55
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (131g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography features
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than others in class (126g)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than competition in class (131g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JV150
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ1
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others in class (126g)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
32
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (131 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic SZ1
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2012-01-09
Physical type 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 131g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 250 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $179