Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic 3D1

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and 3D1 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was revealed 3 years prior to the 3D1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm F200EXR scores versus the 3D1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm F200EXR comes with outer dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has specifications of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Panasonic 3D1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR vs the 3D1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F200EXR and 3D1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F200EXR and 3D1.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F200EXR comes with the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The older Fujifilm F200EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.