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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
60
Imaging
39
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was released 4 years after the ZS3 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S1 grades against the ZS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm S1 ZS3 
IntroducedJanuary 2014May 2009Newer by 57 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Fujifilm S1

 ZS3 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm S1 ZS3 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 provides physical dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic ZS3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S1 compared to the ZS3.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and ZS3 is 60 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and ZS3.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S1 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S1 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography highlights
55
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography info
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (680g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S1
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS3
57
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS3
62
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
heavier than competition in class (680 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than others (229g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS3
57
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
35
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging info
56
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (680 grams)
29
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic ZS3
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2009-05-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 pounds) 229 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $400 $200