FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS3
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Launched February 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix S1880
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Released May 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe S1800 was manufactured 9 months after the ZS3 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S1800 scores against the ZS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Panasonic ZS3
S1800 | ZS3 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | May 2009 | More modern by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the FujiFilm S1800
ZS3 | S1800 | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic ZS3
S1800 | ZS3 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1800 provides exterior measurements 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 ZS3 has proportions 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 S1800 and Panasonic ZS3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the S1800 versus the ZS3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and ZS3 is 78 and 91 respectively.
FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and ZS3.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the FujiFilm S1800 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent S1800 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
Also Known as | FinePix S1880 | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 337g (0.74 lbs) | 229g (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $180 | $200 |