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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Replacement is Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic SZ3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and SZ3 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F770EXR was revealed 12 months before the SZ3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm F770EXR scores versus the SZ3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Panasonic SZ3

 Fujifilm F770EXR SZ3 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 SZ3 Fujifilm F770EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic SZ3

 Fujifilm F770EXR SZ3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F770EXR has outer measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR and the SZ3.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F770EXR and SZ3 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F770EXR and SZ3.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same MP but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F770EXR features the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The older Fujifilm F770EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography information
43
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2")
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Street photography camera
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (234g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ3
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ3
68
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors (126g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Landscape photography camera
49
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
missing Time Lapse recording
38
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging advice
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic SZ3
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234g (0.52 pounds) 126g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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 - 250 photos
Battery format - 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $480 $150