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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
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Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S205EXR
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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and ZS3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The S200EXR was brought out 3 months after the ZS3 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S200EXR matches up versus the ZS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Panasonic ZS3

 S200EXR ZS3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 ZS3 S200EXR 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic ZS3

 S200EXR ZS3 
ReleasedJuly 2009May 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S200EXR has outside dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S200EXR against the ZS3.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S200EXR and ZS3 is 54 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S200EXR and ZS3.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S200EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the FujiFilm S200EXR will provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
heavier than others (865 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (229g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography factors
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excellent zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS3
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built-in flash
long zoom (436mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (865 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than average (229 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography information
34
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Vlogging camera
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others (865g)
30
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (229g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic ZS3
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also referred to as FinePix S205EXR Lumix DMC-TZ7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2009-05-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 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 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-436mm (14.1x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.20 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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 865 grams (1.91 lbs) 229 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 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 NP-140 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $500 $200