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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was manufactured at a similar time to the SZ7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm JZ200 scores vs the SZ7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Panasonic SZ7

 Fujifilm JZ200 SZ7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 SZ7 Fujifilm JZ200 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic SZ7

 Fujifilm JZ200 SZ7 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JZ200 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic SZ7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 against the SZ7.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ200 and SZ7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ200 and SZ7.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm JZ200 to render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography info
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ7
68
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
70
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging info
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging info
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic SZ7
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
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 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 - 220 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $199