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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was announced 4 months after the FH7 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades vs the FH7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Panasonic FH7

 Fujifilm JZ100 FH7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 FH7 Fujifilm JZ100 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic FH7

 Fujifilm JZ100 FH7 
ReleasedJanuary 2012September 2011Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic FH7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 compared to the FH7.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and FH7 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ100 and FH7.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH7 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography details
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography details
Panasonic FH7 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition in class (129g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
lighter than competition (126 grams)
provides touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic FH7
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2011-09-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 320 x 240 (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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129g (0.28 lbs) 126g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $190 $149