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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm S4800 versus Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was announced 3 years later than the ZS3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores against the ZS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm S4800 ZS3 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2009More recent by 46 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Fujifilm S4800

 ZS3 Fujifilm S4800 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm S4800 ZS3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4800 enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) and 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm S4800 versus Panasonic ZS3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 against the ZS3.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and ZS3 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4800 and ZS3.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm S4800 to result in more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S4800 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography features
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (518g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Sports photography camera
48
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography info
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (518g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4800
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS3
42
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
35
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging features
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (518 grams)
29
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic ZS3
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-30 2009-05-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 518 gr (1.14 lbs) 229 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $229 $200