Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic S3
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX75/Panasonic-FX75-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-S3/Panasonic-S3-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
- Released June 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX70
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2011
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic S3 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the S3 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The FX75 was announced 7 months earlier than the S3 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FX75 scores versus the S3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic S3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX75 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Panasonic S3
FX75 | S3 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic FX75
S3 | FX75 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic S3
FX75 | S3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FX75 has outside measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic S3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FX75 versus the S3.
![Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX75-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-S3-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and S3 is 94 and 96 respectively.
![Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX75-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-S3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FX75 and S3.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FX75 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
![Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX75-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-S3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX75-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-S3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FX70 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-06-01 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine HD II | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.40 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $139 | $110 |