Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS3

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was manufactured 3 years after the ZS3 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores against the ZS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL1000 has got outside measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic ZS3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 against the ZS3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL1000 and ZS3 is 61 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL1000 and ZS3.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm SL1000 to resolve more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm SL1000 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.