Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic S3

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and S3 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was introduced 21 months later than the S3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up against the S3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XF1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XF1 offers external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic S3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 versus the S3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and S3 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF1 and S3.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S3 will offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XF1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.