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FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix T200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

FujiFilm T200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix T205
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Below is a complete review of the FujiFilm T200 versus Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the T200 (14MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The T200 was revealed very close to the S3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the T200 matches up versus the S3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T200 over the Panasonic S3

 T200 S3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the FujiFilm T200

 S3 T200 

Common features in the FujiFilm T200 and Panasonic S3

 T200 S3 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm T200 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm T200 versus Panasonic S3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the T200 compared to the S3.

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the T200 and S3 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the T200 and S3.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you should consider the production date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm T200
Portrait photography with Panasonic S3
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Street photography details
Panasonic S3 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Sports photography details
Panasonic S3 Sports photography details
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Travel photography info
Panasonic S3 Travel photography info
64
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competitors (117g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography factors
36
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Vlogging details
Panasonic S3 Vlogging details
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T200 and Panasonic S3
 FujiFilm FinePix T200Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix T200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Otherwise known as FinePix T205 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 180 images 250 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $160 $110