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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2010
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS4
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was manufactured 18 months prior to the TS3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm JV150 scores versus the TS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm JV150 TS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Fujifilm JV150

 TS3 Fujifilm JV150 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2010More modern by 18 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm JV150 TS3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JV150 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 compared to the TS3.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JV150 and TS3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JV150 and TS3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JV150 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JV150 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography info
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Street photography information
Panasonic TS3 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (310 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition in class (126g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
63
good battery life (310 per charge)
weather sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography information
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
good battery life (310 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (126g)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic TS3
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 310 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $380