Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ5
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
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95 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
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Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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95 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs
Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Announced August 2011
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Revealed July 2012
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The following is a complete review of the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm JX370 matches up vs the SZ5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX370 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX370 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Panasonic SZ5
| Fujifilm JX370 | SZ5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Fujifilm JX370
| SZ5 | Fujifilm JX370 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2012 |  | August 2011 | Newer by 11 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic SZ5
| Fujifilm JX370 | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX370 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic SZ5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 and the SZ5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX370 and SZ5 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX370 and SZ5.
As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files but you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm JX370 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography factors
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
good MP (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Fujifilm JX370 Street photography information
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography information
lighter than others (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Fujifilm JX370 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Sports photography camera
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (190 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography highlights
lighter than others (124g)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (190 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography information
quite wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (190 shots)
no Timelapse function
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging with Fujifilm JX370
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quite wide (28mm)
lighter than others (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix JX370 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX370 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-08-11 | 2012-07-18 |
| Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1800 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 124 grams (0.27 lbs) | 136 grams (0.30 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| 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 life | 190 photos | 250 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-45A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $159 | $195 |