Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS3

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and TS3 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was brought out 7 months prior to the TS3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up against the TS3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the TS3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and TS3 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and TS3.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.