• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-F3 advantages over Fujifilm F900EXR

  • Less expensive
    $130 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 36 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    132g vs 232g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 5 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm F900EXR advantages over Panasonic DMC-F3

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    500 mm vs 112 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    11.0 fps vs 1.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 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

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 Sony DSC-W230

Panasonic DMC-F3
Sony DSC-W230
  • $96
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic DMC-F3 vs Sony DSC-W230

Fujifilm F900EXR
Sony DSC-W230
  • $269
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony DSC-W230

Compared to Canon SD1300 IS

Panasonic DMC-F3
Canon SD1300 IS
  • $96
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Faster shutter

Compare Panasonic DMC-F3 vs Canon SD1300 IS

Fujifilm F900EXR
Canon SD1300 IS
  • $269
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Fujifilm F900EXR vs Canon SD1300 IS

Compared to Sony DSC-W510

Panasonic DMC-F3
Sony DSC-W510
  • $96
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Longer exposure
  • $82
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Panasonic DMC-F3 vs Sony DSC-W510

Fujifilm F900EXR
Sony DSC-W510
  • $269
  • 1/2 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • RAW file ability
  • $82
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony DSC-W510

Compared to Fujifilm F770EXR

Panasonic DMC-F3
Fujifilm F770EXR
  • $96
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $253
  • 1/2 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • RAW file ability

Compare Panasonic DMC-F3 vs Fujifilm F770EXR

Fujifilm F900EXR
Fujifilm F770EXR
  • $269
  • 1/2 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $253
  • 1/2 inch

Compare Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm F770EXR

Compared to Fujifilm F850EXR

Panasonic DMC-F3
Fujifilm F850EXR
  • $96
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic DMC-F3 vs Fujifilm F850EXR

Fujifilm F900EXR
Fujifilm F850EXR
  • $269
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm F850EXR

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