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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was unveiled 4 years prior to the SZ3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm A100 scores vs the SZ3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Panasonic SZ3

 Fujifilm A100 SZ3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Fujifilm A100

 SZ3 Fujifilm A100 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 47 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic SZ3

 Fujifilm A100 SZ3 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A100 enjoys physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm A100 vs the SZ3.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and SZ3 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and SZ3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ3 to show extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A100
Street photography with Panasonic SZ3
54
lighter than competition (124g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography factors
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competition (124g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
38
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging information
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition (124 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic SZ3
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-04 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact 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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
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 - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 126 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $150