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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic SZ3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and SZ3 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was unveiled 12 months earlier than the SZ3 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm F660EXR scores versus the SZ3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Panasonic SZ3

 Fujifilm F660EXR SZ3 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 SZ3 Fujifilm F660EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic SZ3

 Fujifilm F660EXR SZ3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F660EXR has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic SZ3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR vs the SZ3.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F660EXR and SZ3 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F660EXR and SZ3.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F660EXR comes with the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The older Fujifilm F660EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography information
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW format
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Street photography with Panasonic SZ3
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (217g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average (217 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others (126 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Landscape photography advice
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography advice
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Vlogging information
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (217 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic SZ3
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217g (0.48 lbs) 126g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $230 $150