Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS3

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm S8500 versus Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was released 3 years later than the ZS3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up versus the ZS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 enjoys exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8500 versus Panasonic ZS3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 compared to the ZS3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and ZS3 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8500 and ZS3.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm S8500 to give more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8500 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.