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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S1770
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZR3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was launched very close to the ZR3 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S1600 scores against the ZR3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Panasonic ZR3

 S1600 ZR3 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the FujiFilm S1600

 ZR3 S1600 

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic ZR3

 S1600 ZR3 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1600 has got external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S1600 compared to the ZR3.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and ZR3 is 78 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and ZR3.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZR3 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1600
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR3
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
Street photography with Panasonic ZR3
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1600
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
34
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography information
36
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
37
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging info
25
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
29
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic ZR3
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called as FinePix S1770 Lumix DMC-ZX3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-01-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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 337g (0.74 pounds) 159g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $280