• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm JX280 advantages over Panasonic DMC-S3

  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 112 mm
    Capture objects farther away

Panasonic DMC-S3 advantages over Fujifilm JX280

  • Less expensive
    $130 vs $150 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.1 vs f/3.6
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 250 vs 180 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    2.0 fps vs 1.2 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax H90

Fujifilm JX280
Pentax H90
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Manual focus

Compare Fujifilm JX280 vs Pentax H90

Panasonic DMC-S3
Pentax H90
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Panasonic DMC-S3 vs Pentax H90

Compared to Fujifilm JX250

Fujifilm JX280
Fujifilm JX250
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm JX280 vs Fujifilm JX250

Panasonic DMC-S3
Fujifilm JX250
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic DMC-S3 vs Fujifilm JX250

Compared to Panasonic DMC-S1

Fujifilm JX280
Panasonic DMC-S1
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
  • $120
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm JX280 vs Panasonic DMC-S1

Panasonic DMC-S3
Panasonic DMC-S1
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • $120
  • 1/2.33 inch

Compare Panasonic DMC-S3 vs Panasonic DMC-S1

Compared to Pentax RS1500

Fujifilm JX280
Pentax RS1500
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Faster shutter

Compare Fujifilm JX280 vs Pentax RS1500

Panasonic DMC-S3
Pentax RS1500
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Panasonic DMC-S3 vs Pentax RS1500

Compared to Nikon S3300

Fujifilm JX280
Nikon S3300
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm JX280 vs Nikon S3300

Panasonic DMC-S3
Nikon S3300
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach

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