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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S3250
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced January 2015
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was announced 5 years before the SZ10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the S3200 scores against the SZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Panasonic SZ10

 S3200 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the FujiFilm S3200

 SZ10 S3200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic SZ10

 S3200 SZ10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S3200 features physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S3200 and the SZ10.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and SZ10 is 67 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S3200 and SZ10.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ10 to show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older S3200 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography information
35
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography features
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (177 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography factors
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography highlights
54
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (540g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than others in class (177g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging factors
24
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others in class (177 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic SZ10
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Also called FinePix S3250 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 540g (1.19 pounds) 177g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 life 300 pictures 200 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $190 $200