Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS3

Here is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and ZS3 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was announced 2 years later than the ZS3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR scores versus the ZS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F600 EXR offers outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus the ZS3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and ZS3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and ZS3.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F600 EXR having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will give greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F600 EXR is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.