FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS3

In this article, we will be comparing the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Panasonic ZS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is relatively close but the F80EXR (1/2") and ZS3 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The F80EXR was introduced 14 months after the ZS3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the F80EXR grades against the ZS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F80EXR features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Panasonic ZS3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the F80EXR vs the ZS3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F80EXR and ZS3 is 92 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the F80EXR and ZS3.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The F80EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the FujiFilm F80EXR will provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher F80EXR provides an advantage in sensor technology.