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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Revealed August 2011
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic ZS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JX370 was revealed 2 years later than the ZS3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm JX370 scores vs the ZS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm JX370 ZS3 
LaunchedAugust 2011May 2009More recent by 28 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Fujifilm JX370

 ZS3 Fujifilm JX370 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm JX370 ZS3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX370 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic ZS3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 vs the ZS3.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX370 and ZS3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX370 and ZS3.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm JX370 to give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX370 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX370
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS3
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Sports photography camera
31
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
62
lighter than competition in class (229g)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography details
32
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (190 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
35
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
29
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic ZS3
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-11 2009-05-14
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lb) 229 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $159 $200