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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AX355
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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was manufactured 21 months later than the ZS3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the AX350 matches up versus the ZS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Panasonic ZS3

 AX350 ZS3 
RevealedJanuary 2011May 2009Fresher by 21 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the FujiFilm AX350

 ZS3 AX350 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic ZS3

 AX350 ZS3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AX350 enjoys outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the AX350 and the ZS3.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and ZS3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and ZS3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm AX350 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern AX350 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography info
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography features
30
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS3
56
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than others (229g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography information
29
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
35
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS3
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
30
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic ZS3
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Alternative name FinePix AX355 Lumix DMC-TZ7
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 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 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 229 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 life 180 photos -
Battery format AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $200