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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed March 2013
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GF5
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Panasonic GF3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S8400W was launched 20 months after the GF3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores against the GF3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Panasonic GF3

 Fujifilm S8400W GF3 
LaunchedMarch 2013August 2011Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 GF3 Fujifilm S8400W 
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic GF3

 Fujifilm S8400W GF3 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W provides exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF3 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8400W versus Panasonic GF3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus the GF3.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and GF3 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and GF3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8400W featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm S8400W will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8400W is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GF3 Portrait photography highlights
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography info
Panasonic GF3 Street photography info
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (670 grams)
70
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Sports photography with Panasonic GF3
53
excellent zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (300 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Travel photography camera
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1056mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (670g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
58
comes with touch to focus
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (300 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (300 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging details
Panasonic GF3 Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
heavier than competition (670 grams)
32
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic GF3
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-03-22 2011-08-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 264 grams (0.58 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 459
Other
Battery life 300 images 300 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $360