Clicky

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(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
Panasonic S3
(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
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

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").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

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.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Panasonic S3

 Fujifilm JX370 S3 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2011More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Fujifilm JX370

 S3 Fujifilm JX370 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic S3

 Fujifilm JX370 S3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

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

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (124g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX370
Sports photography with Panasonic S3
31
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography info
Panasonic S3 Travel photography info
65
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
68
lighter than average (117 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
38
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S3 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic S3
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
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