Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic S3

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and S3 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was released 20 months earlier than the S3 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm F200EXR scores versus the S3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F200EXR offers outer measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic S3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR against the S3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F200EXR and S3 is 93 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F200EXR and S3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F200EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S3 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F200EXR will be behind in sensor technology.