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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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 SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 JZ100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was brought out 12 months before the SZ3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades versus the SZ3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Panasonic SZ3

 Fujifilm JZ100 SZ3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 SZ3 Fujifilm JZ100 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic SZ3

 Fujifilm JZ100 SZ3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you have to consider 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") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Panasonic SZ3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 and the SZ3.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and SZ3 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ100 and SZ3.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic SZ3 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JZ100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography features
29
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Street photography with Panasonic SZ3
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (129 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
71
lighter than others in class (126g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography highlights
38
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
39
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging features
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic SZ3
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 gr (0.28 lbs) 126 gr (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 All around 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 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 1 1
Retail price $190 $150