Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic S3

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic S3, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the S3 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was brought out 13 months after the S3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores versus the S3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP50 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic S3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 compared to the S3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and S3 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP50 and S3.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm XP50 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.