Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic S3

Following is a complete review of the Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic S3, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was brought out 5 years after the S3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm XP90 scores versus the S3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP90 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP90 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic S3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 compared to the S3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and S3 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP90 and S3.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm XP90 to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP90 should have an edge in sensor technology.