Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic S3

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Panasonic S3, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the S3 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was revealed 8 months after the S3 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades vs the S3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP30 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP30 versus Panasonic S3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 versus the S3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and S3 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and S3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images although you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm XP30 should have an advantage in sensor tech.