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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(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
  • Launched July 2012
  • Old Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm F900EXR
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and TS3 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was brought out 12 months after the TS3 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores versus the TS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm F800EXR TS3 
RevealedJuly 2012August 2011More modern by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 TS3 Fujifilm F800EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm F800EXR TS3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F800EXR provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic TS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR and the TS3.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and TS3 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F800EXR and TS3.

As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F800EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm F800EXR will produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F800EXR should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Street photography highlights
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (232 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography advice
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (310 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (232g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
63
good battery power (310 shots)
environment sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography information
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relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
good battery power (310 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging details
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (232 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic TS3
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-07-25 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Venus Engine FHD
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 310 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $330 $380