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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS2
  • New Model is Panasonic TS4
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic TS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was unveiled 5 months later than the TS3 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm JZ200 grades against the TS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm JZ200 TS3 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 TS3 Fujifilm JZ200 

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm JZ200 TS3 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2011Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ200 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic TS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 compared to the TS3.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ200 and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ200 and TS3.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JZ200 to result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Street photography with Panasonic TS3
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (135 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography advice
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lighter than others (135g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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good battery life (310 shots)
environment proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography advice
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reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
good battery life (310 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic TS3
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $380