Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic S3
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced January 2011
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On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic S3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and S3 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.
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Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores versus the S3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Panasonic S3
| Fujifilm F550 EXR | S3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2011 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 7 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR
| S3 | Fujifilm F550 EXR |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic S3
| Fujifilm F550 EXR | S3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the S3.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and S3 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and S3.
Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F550 EXR provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 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 surface 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.20 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | AVI MPEG4 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) |
| 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 | 39 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.2 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 158 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 250 shots |
| Battery type | - | 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 | One | One |
| Price at launch | $450 | $110 |
