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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S3

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm F900EXR
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic S3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and S3 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was brought out 19 months after the S3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores versus the S3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Panasonic S3

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F800EXR S3 
RevealedJuly 2012January 2011More modern by 19 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

          

          

            
 S3 Fujifilm F800EXR 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic S3

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F800EXR S3 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR and the S3.
Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S3 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and S3 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F800EXR and S3.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F800EXR featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm F800EXR will show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F800EXR is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

            Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography information
43
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
 manual focus not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
28
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography factors
Panasonic S3 Street photography factors
68
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 lighter than competition in class (232g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (117g)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic S3
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 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
35
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S3 Travel photography highlights
68
 lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 great zoom (500mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
 lighter than competitors (117 grams)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography information
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography information
49
 quite wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 supports RAW files
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
 does not have Timelapse mode
38
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm F800EXR as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic S3 as a Vlogging camera
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 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have microphone socket
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (117 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic S3
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-07-25 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Venus Engine IV
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 250 images
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 shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $330 $110