Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic S3
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2012
(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
- Introduced January 2011
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Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm JX550 was introduced 13 months later than the S3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores versus the S3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Panasonic S3
| Fujifilm JX550 | S3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Fujifilm JX550
| S3 | Fujifilm JX550 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic S3
| Fujifilm JX550 | S3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic S3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the S3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and S3 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and S3.
Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JX550 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.50 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | 113 gr (0.25 pounds) | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" 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 | - | 250 images |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-45A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $200 | $110 |