Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic S3

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Panasonic S3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and S3 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was brought out 2 years later than the S3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm F900EXR scores vs the S3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F900EXR features external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Panasonic S3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR compared to the S3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F900EXR and S3 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F900EXR and S3.

All in all, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F900EXR due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F900EXR will resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F900EXR is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.