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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S3

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F75EXR
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 F70EXR vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and S3 (14MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and S3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The F70EXR was revealed 17 months prior to the S3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the F70EXR grades versus the S3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Panasonic S3

 F70EXR S3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 S3 F70EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 17 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic S3

 F70EXR S3 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F70EXR comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic S3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the F70EXR compared to the S3.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the F70EXR and S3 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the F70EXR and S3.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The F70EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S3 will provide more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older F70EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW support
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Street photography with Panasonic S3
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography info
Panasonic S3 Sports photography info
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography details
Panasonic S3 Travel photography details
60
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
very long reach (270mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition (117 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic S3
31
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging details
Panasonic S3 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic S3
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Also called FinePix F75EXR -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3616 x 2712 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $280 $110