Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic SZ3
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
44
90 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
44
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
29 Overall
35
96 Imaging
40 Features
29 Overall
35
Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs
Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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 SZ3
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced January 2013
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Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic SZ3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and SZ3 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.
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Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm F800EXR grades vs the SZ3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Panasonic SZ3
| Fujifilm F800EXR | SZ3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Fujifilm F800EXR
| SZ3 | Fujifilm F800EXR |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic SZ3
| Fujifilm F800EXR | SZ3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2012 |  | January 2013 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F800EXR features outside measurements 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 SZ3 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR vs the SZ3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and SZ3 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F800EXR and SZ3.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR contains the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh less difficult.
Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ3
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography factors
Panasonic SZ3 Street photography factors
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (232g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ3
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography factors
lighter than average (232 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lighter than average (126g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Fujifilm F800EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Landscape photography camera
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse function
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging factors
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (232g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-07-25 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| 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 | - | 23 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| 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 rate | 11.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 232 grams (0.51 lb) | 126 grams (0.28 lb) |
| 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 score | 41 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 19.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 143 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 shots | 250 shots |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $330 | $150 |