Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic SZ3
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic SZ3 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)
- 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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic SZ3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Panasonic SZ3
Fujifilm JX550 | SZ3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Fujifilm JX550
SZ3 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic SZ3
Fujifilm JX550 | SZ3 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and SZ3 is 95 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
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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 |