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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2011
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was revealed 5 months prior to the SZ7 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm JX370 matches up against the SZ7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Panasonic SZ7

 Fujifilm JX370 SZ7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Fujifilm JX370

 SZ7 Fujifilm JX370 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic SZ7

 Fujifilm JX370 SZ7 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2012Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX370 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic SZ7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 against the SZ7.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX370 and SZ7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX370 and SZ7.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of files although you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX370
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ7
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography features
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition (124g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Sports photography camera
31
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography info
65
lighter than competition (124 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (190 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
70
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (190 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
42
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (124g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic SZ7
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-11 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 images 220 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $159 $199