FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS3

Below, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the JX350 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was launched 21 months after the ZS3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the JX350 scores versus the ZS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JX350 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm JX350 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX350 offers external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the JX350 and the ZS3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the JX350 and ZS3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the JX350 and ZS3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the FujiFilm JX350 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent JX350 provides an edge in sensor innovation.