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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JX370 was announced 5 months before the SZ1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm JX370 grades versus the SZ1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Panasonic SZ1

 Fujifilm JX370 SZ1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Fujifilm JX370

 SZ1 Fujifilm JX370 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic SZ1

 Fujifilm JX370 SZ1 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2012Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX370 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 and the SZ1.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX370 and SZ1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX370 and SZ1.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic SZ1 to produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography details
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography details
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than others in class (124g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (131g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Sports photography camera
31
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (190 shots)
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than others in class (124g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
70
lighter than average in class (131 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX370
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ1
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pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (131 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic SZ1
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-11 2012-01-09
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 lb) 131g (0.29 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 photos 250 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $159 $179