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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic S3

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
42 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
31

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic S3 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic S3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and S3 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was brought out within a month of the S3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up against the S3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Panasonic S3

		

		

			
 Fujifilm F500 EXR S3 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

		

		

			
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Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic S3

		

		

			
 Fujifilm F500 EXR S3 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither contains Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic S3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the S3.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic S3 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and S3 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and S3.
Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively.
	
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography factors
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 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2")
 lack of RAW files
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 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography info
Panasonic S3 Street photography info
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (215g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2")
 lack of RAW files
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (117 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic S3
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 incredible zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is small (1/2")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic S3 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competition (215 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long reach (360mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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 lighter than others (117g)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic S3
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is small (1/2")
 lack of RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
38
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging features
Panasonic S3 Vlogging features
33
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (215g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have external mic socket
31
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (117g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no mic support
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic S3
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Venus Engine IV
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 life - 250 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $430 $110