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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2010
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JV150 was revealed 3 years before the SZ3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm JV150 scores against the SZ3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Panasonic SZ3

 Fujifilm JV150 SZ3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Fujifilm JV150

 SZ3 Fujifilm JV150 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic SZ3

 Fujifilm JV150 SZ3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JV150 offers physical dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic SZ3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 against the SZ3.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JV150 and SZ3 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JV150 and SZ3.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ3 to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JV150 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (126g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography information
28
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than others (126g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography information
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic SZ3
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 126g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $150