FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS3

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.

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.

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.

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.