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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Later Model is Fujifilm F900EXR
Panasonic ZS3
(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
  • Released May 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and ZS3 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was revealed 3 years later than the ZS3 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm F800EXR grades against the ZS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm F800EXR ZS3 
ReleasedJuly 2012May 2009Fresher by 39 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 ZS3 Fujifilm F800EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm F800EXR ZS3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F800EXR features outside measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic ZS3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR against the ZS3.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and ZS3 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F800EXR and ZS3.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F800EXR having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm F800EXR will give more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F800EXR will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography details
44
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2")
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography highlights
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (232g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography highlights
53
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS3
69
lighter than competition (232 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Landscape photography camera
50
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
exports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse mode
35
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (232 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
30
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic ZS3
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-25 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias 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 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232g (0.51 lbs) 229g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photographs -
Battery type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $330 $200