Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS3

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and ZS3 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was released 2 years later than the ZS3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores against the ZS3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Panasonic ZS3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the ZS3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and ZS3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and ZS3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F550 EXR provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.