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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and SZ3 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was introduced 17 months prior to the SZ3 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR grades against the SZ3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Panasonic SZ3

 Fujifilm F600 EXR SZ3 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 SZ3 Fujifilm F600 EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Panasonic SZ3

 Fujifilm F600 EXR SZ3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F600 EXR comes with exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR against the SZ3.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and SZ3 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and SZ3.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR has the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more aged Fujifilm F600 EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography information
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2")
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Street photography camera
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2")
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography features
52
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ3
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lighter than average in class (215g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average in class (126g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ3
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decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no Timelapse mode
38
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ3
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F600 EXR and Panasonic SZ3
 Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-11 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVI MPEG4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 126 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $230 $150