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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was launched at a similar time to the SZ1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm JZ200 grades vs the SZ1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Panasonic SZ1

 Fujifilm JZ200 SZ1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 SZ1 Fujifilm JZ200 

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic SZ1

 Fujifilm JZ200 SZ1 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ200 features outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 vs the SZ1.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ200 and SZ1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ200 and SZ1.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography details
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography details
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography features
Panasonic SZ1 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (131 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ1
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography details
68
lighter than others (135g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
70
lighter than competition (131 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ1
43
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JZ200
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ1
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (131g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic SZ1
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-01-09
Physical type 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.60 m
Flash modes 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 131 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall 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 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 Single Single
Retail price $0 $179