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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Fujifilm F200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.1) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed April 2009
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic ZS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and ZS3 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was brought out around the same time to the ZS3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm F200EXR matches up versus the ZS3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F200EXR over the Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm F200EXR ZS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Fujifilm F200EXR

 ZS3 Fujifilm F200EXR 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm F200EXR ZS3 
AnnouncedApril 2009May 2009Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm F200EXR has outer dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR vs the ZS3.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F200EXR and ZS3 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F200EXR and ZS3.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F200EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F200EXR will offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.6")
has no RAW format
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Street photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/1.6")
has no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (229 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.6")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS3
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than others in class (229g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography highlights
38
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.6")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
35
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging highlights
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
29
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (229g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic ZS3
 Fujifilm FinePix F200EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-04-30 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.1 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 229g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $350 $200