Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic S3

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the S3 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was unveiled 13 months later than the S3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades versus the S3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX500 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the S3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and S3 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and S3.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm JX500 should have an advantage in sensor tech.