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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released March 2013
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was unveiled 3 years later than the ZS3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores against the ZS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm S8400W ZS3 
IntroducedMarch 2013May 2009Fresher by 47 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 ZS3 Fujifilm S8400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm S8400W ZS3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8400W enjoys exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the ZS3.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and ZS3 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and ZS3.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8400W to result in more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8400W provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography advice
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (670g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography features
53
incredible zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography advice
52
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1056mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
63
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography information
47
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
30
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic ZS3
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-03-22 2009-05-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
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 24-1056mm (44.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 229 gr (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 life 300 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $300 $200