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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(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
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was manufactured 12 months before the SZ3 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores versus the SZ3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Panasonic SZ3

 Fujifilm JX550 SZ3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Fujifilm JX550

 SZ3 Fujifilm JX550 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic SZ3

 Fujifilm JX550 SZ3 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 has 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 SZ3 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic SZ3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the SZ3.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and SZ3 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and SZ3.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files however you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ3
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decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Street photography features
56
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography details
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decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography features
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lighter than competition in class (113g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography information
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rather wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic SZ3
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 113 grams (0.25 lbs) 126 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - 250 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $150