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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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 ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic ZS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was manufactured 2 years after the ZS3 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm JZ200 matches up against the ZS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm JZ200 ZS3 
ReleasedJanuary 2012May 2009More modern by 33 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 ZS3 Fujifilm JZ200 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm JZ200 ZS3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ200 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic ZS3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 and the ZS3.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ200 and ZS3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ200 and ZS3.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JZ200 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JZ200 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography details
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Street photography with Panasonic ZS3
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (135g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (229g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS3
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lighter than competition (135 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
63
lighter than competitors (229g)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography highlights
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pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JZ200
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS3
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
30
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (229 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic ZS3
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2009-05-14
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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 229 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $200