Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS3

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm S4500 versus Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was introduced 2 years later than the ZS3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades vs the ZS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4500 provides outer dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S4500 versus Panasonic ZS3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 against the ZS3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4500 and ZS3 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4500 and ZS3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S4500 to produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S4500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.