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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic TS3

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-TS3 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS4
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic TS3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and TS3 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was brought out 5 months later than the TS3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm F660EXR matches up vs the TS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm F660EXR TS3 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 TS3 Fujifilm F660EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm F660EXR TS3 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2011Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F660EXR has got external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic TS3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR compared to the TS3.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F660EXR and TS3 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F660EXR and TS3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F660EXR due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm F660EXR will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
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lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Street photography with Panasonic TS3
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (217 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
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has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (310 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
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lighter than competition (217g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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great battery (310 per charge)
environment proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
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decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
great battery (310 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (217g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic TS3
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-01-05 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Venus Engine FHD
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217 gr (0.48 pounds) 197 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 310 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $230 $380