FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS3
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Panasonic ZS3
AX350 | ZS3 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | May 2009 | Fresher by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the FujiFilm AX350
ZS3 | AX350 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic ZS3
AX350 | ZS3 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and ZS3 is 94 and 91 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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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 |