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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2014
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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S9200 versus Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was unveiled 4 years after the ZS3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9200 scores vs the ZS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm S9200 ZS3 
RevealedJanuary 2014May 2009Newer by 57 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Fujifilm S9200

 ZS3 Fujifilm S9200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm S9200 ZS3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9200 features physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S9200 versus Panasonic ZS3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 against the ZS3.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9200 and ZS3 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9200 and ZS3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S9200 to result in greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9200 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography information
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (229g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography info
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography highlights
54
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
63
lighter than average in class (229 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography info
44
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (500 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
35
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging information
26
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
30
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (229 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic ZS3
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2009-05-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
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 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 229g (0.50 lbs)
Physical 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 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 life 500 photos -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $300 $200