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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AX355
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the FujiFilm AX350 versus Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was manufactured within a month of the S3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the AX350 scores versus the S3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Panasonic S3

 AX350 S3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the FujiFilm AX350

 S3 AX350 

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic S3

 AX350 S3 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AX350 provides outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm AX350 versus Panasonic S3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the AX350 versus the S3.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and S3 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AX350 and S3.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm AX350 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography advice
29
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography factors
Panasonic S3 Street photography factors
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Sports photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S3 Travel photography advice
56
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (180 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competitors (117g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Landscape photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging info
Panasonic S3 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic S3
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Alternative name FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 180 images 250 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $110