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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2010
Panasonic ZS3
(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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm JV150 versus Panasonic ZS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was unveiled 9 months later than the ZS3 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm JV150 matches up versus the ZS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm JV150 ZS3 
IntroducedFebruary 2010May 2009Fresher by 9 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Fujifilm JV150

 ZS3 Fujifilm JV150 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm JV150 ZS3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JV150 has physical dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JV150 versus Panasonic ZS3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 and the ZS3.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JV150 and ZS3 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JV150 and ZS3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JV150 to give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JV150 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography information
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others in class (126g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (229 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography features
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than others in class (229 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography factors
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging details
25
lighter than others in class (126g)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (229g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic ZS3
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-05-14
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 229 grams (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $200