Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS3

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and ZS3 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was revealed 21 months after the ZS3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up against the ZS3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features external measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the ZS3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and ZS3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and ZS3.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will give you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F500 EXR should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.