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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic ZR3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and ZR3 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was announced 12 months prior to the ZR3 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades versus the ZR3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm S8100fd ZR3 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 ZR3 Fujifilm S8100fd 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm S8100fd ZR3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic ZR3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the ZR3.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and ZR3 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and ZR3.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZR3 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR3
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you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography advice
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has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic ZR3
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-15 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 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 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $280