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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced July 2012
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was released 6 months before the SZ5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores vs the SZ5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Panasonic SZ5

 Fujifilm JZ100 SZ5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 SZ5 Fujifilm JZ100 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic SZ5

 Fujifilm JZ100 SZ5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2012Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ5 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic SZ5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 against the SZ5.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and SZ5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and SZ5.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography advice
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ5
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than average in class (129g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
70
lighter than others (136g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography information
38
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging details
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than others (136 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic SZ5
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2012-07-18
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 136g (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" 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 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $190 $195