Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic S3
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced January 2011

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic S3 Overview
Here is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the S3 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JZ100 was announced 13 months later than the S3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades against the S3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic S3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Panasonic S3
Fujifilm JZ100 | S3 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Fujifilm JZ100
S3 | Fujifilm JZ100 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic S3
Fujifilm JZ100 | S3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ100 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Panasonic S3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 compared to the S3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and S3 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and S3.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm JZ100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
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) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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), 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 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 129g (0.28 pounds) | 117g (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 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 | - | 250 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 | One | One |
Retail price | $190 | $110 |