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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic S3

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix F85EXR
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 F80EXR vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the F80EXR (1/2") and S3 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The F80EXR was announced 6 months prior to the S3 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the F80EXR grades vs the S3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Panasonic S3

 F80EXR S3 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 S3 F80EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic S3

 F80EXR S3 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F80EXR provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic S3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the F80EXR versus the S3.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the F80EXR and S3 is 92 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the F80EXR and S3.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The F80EXR having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S3 will give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic S3
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Street photography with Panasonic S3
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (210 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography information
Panasonic S3 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
great zoom (270mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (210g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition (117g)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic S3
38
decently wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
37
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S3 as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (210g)
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic S3
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Also Known as FinePix F85EXR -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 grams (0.46 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 250 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Storage slots One One
Launch price $400 $110