Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS3

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and ZS3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X10 was manufactured 3 years later than the ZS3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X10 grades against the ZS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X10 features external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 compared to the ZS3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and ZS3 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X10 and ZS3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X10 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X10 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.