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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Launched March 2013
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic S3, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was released 2 years after the S3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm XP200 matches up versus the S3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Panasonic S3

 Fujifilm XP200 S3 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2011More modern by 27 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Fujifilm XP200

 S3 Fujifilm XP200 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic S3

 Fujifilm XP200 S3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP200 comes with outside measurements of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic S3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 vs the S3.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP200 and S3 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP200 and S3.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm XP200 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP200 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP200
Portrait photography with Panasonic S3
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP200
Street photography with Panasonic S3
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Sports photography advice
Panasonic S3 Sports photography advice
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competition (117 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography details
45
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S3 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic S3
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-03-22 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232g (0.51 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 300 pictures 250 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $250 $110