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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
76
Imaging
68
Features
79
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Revealed July 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T3
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic SZ3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and SZ3 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and SZ3 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was revealed 3 years after the SZ3 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up vs the SZ3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Panasonic SZ3

 Fujifilm X-T2 SZ3 
RevealedJuly 2016January 2013Newer by 43 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 SZ3 Fujifilm X-T2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic SZ3

 Fujifilm X-T2 SZ3 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 has got physical dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic SZ3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 vs the SZ3.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and SZ3 is 76 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and SZ3.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T2 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T2 will offer greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T2 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ3
80
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Street photography with Panasonic SZ3
75
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography information
72
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (340 per charge)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ3
64
environment proofing
good MP (24 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (340 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
71
lighter than average (126 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography advice
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (340 per charge)
39
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Vlogging camera
34
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic SZ3
 Fujifilm X-T2Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-07-07 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 325 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 gr (1.12 lb) 126 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images 250 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Two 1
Retail pricing $1,600 $150