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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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 ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and ZS3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was revealed 2 years after the ZS3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm F660EXR grades against the ZS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm F660EXR ZS3 
LaunchedJanuary 2012May 2009Newer by 33 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 ZS3 Fujifilm F660EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm F660EXR ZS3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F660EXR offers external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic ZS3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR against the ZS3.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F660EXR and ZS3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F660EXR and ZS3.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F660EXR will offer you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F660EXR provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography highlights
37
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (217g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (229g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Sports photography camera
53
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (217 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than others in class (229g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS3
45
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
35
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (217g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (229 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic ZS3
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217 grams (0.48 pounds) 229 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $230 $200