Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic S3

The following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic S3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and S3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was released 13 months after the S3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm F660EXR matches up versus the S3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F660EXR comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic S3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR and the S3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F660EXR and S3 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F660EXR and S3.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F660EXR will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F660EXR is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.