Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FP3

The following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 versus Panasonic FP3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and FP3 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was revealed 10 months earlier than the FP3 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores vs the FP3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Panasonic FP3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1500 comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S1500 versus Panasonic FP3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 and the FP3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and FP3 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and FP3.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP3 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.