Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic SZ3
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
- Announced January 2013
- Superseded the Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic SZ3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and SZ3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe Fujifilm F900EXR was revealed within a month of the SZ3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm F900EXR scores versus the SZ3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Panasonic SZ3
Fujifilm F900EXR | SZ3 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Fujifilm F900EXR
SZ3 | Fujifilm F900EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic SZ3
Fujifilm F900EXR | SZ3 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2013 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm F900EXR comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR vs the SZ3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F900EXR and SZ3 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F900EXR and SZ3.
Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F900EXR offers the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult.
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-30 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR II | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 232 grams (0.51 lbs) | 126 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 images | 250 images |
Style of battery | 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $380 | $150 |