Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS3

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and ZS3 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was launched 3 years later than the ZS3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores vs the ZS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XF1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XF1 provides external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the ZS3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and ZS3 is 90 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XF1 and ZS3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm XF1 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XF1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.