Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic S3

Below is a complete overview of the Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and S3 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X10 was released 19 months later than the S3 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X10 scores vs the S3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X10 has physical measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic S3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 against the S3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and S3 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and S3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X10 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S3 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.