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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(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
Panasonic ZS3
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Panasonic ZS3

 S1800 ZS3 
ReleasedFebruary 2010May 2009More modern by 9 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the FujiFilm S1800

 ZS3 S1800 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic ZS3

 S1800 ZS3 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and ZS3 is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1800
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS3
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography factors
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (229g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1800
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS3
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography details
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than average (229g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography info
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
35
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
30
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (229g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic ZS3
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
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