Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS3

Below is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm S4200 versus Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was unveiled 2 years later than the ZS3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores vs the ZS3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4200 enjoys exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 compared to the ZS3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and ZS3 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4200 and ZS3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S4200 to provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S4200 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.