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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(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
Panasonic S3
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Panasonic S3

 Fujifilm JZ100 S3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 S3 Fujifilm JZ100 

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic S3

 Fujifilm JZ100 S3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

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

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography information
Panasonic S3 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography information
Panasonic S3 Sports photography information
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (129 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
68
lighter than average in class (117g)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography advice
37
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S3 Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic S3
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
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