Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS3
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Panasonic ZS3
Fujifilm F660EXR | ZS3 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | May 2009 | Newer by 33 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Fujifilm F660EXR
ZS3 | Fujifilm F660EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic ZS3
Fujifilm F660EXR | ZS3 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F660EXR and ZS3 is 91 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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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 |