Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic S3
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Launched August 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2011

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic S3 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the S3 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX370 was brought out 8 months later than the S3 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm JX370 matches up versus the S3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic S3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX370 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX370 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Panasonic S3
Fujifilm JX370 | S3 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Fujifilm JX370
S3 | Fujifilm JX370 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic S3
Fujifilm JX370 | S3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX370 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic S3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 vs the S3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX370 and S3 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX370 and S3.
As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of files however you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm JX370 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX370 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-08-11 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine IV |
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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
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 | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1800s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 124 gr (0.27 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 190 photographs | 250 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $159 | $110 |