Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic S3

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic S3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and S3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was manufactured 8 months after the S3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR grades versus the S3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F600 EXR comes with exterior dimensions 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 S3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs the S3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and S3 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and S3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F600 EXR will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.