Reasons to choose FinePix S3 Pro
Released in 2004, FinePix S3 Pro has about 367 mm² of sensor area, 6.1 MP effective resolution, and a 930 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
vs Pentax *ist DL2
VS
Sensor area
367 mm²
FinePix S3 Pro369 mm²
*ist DL2- Area ratio
- 1.01:1
- Absolute difference
- 2 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0.6%
The *ist DL2 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix S3 ProMetric*ist DL2
6.1 MPEffective pixels6.1 MP
23.5 × 15.6Sensor23.5 × 15.7
7.75 µmPixel pitch7.78 µm
60.1 µm²Pixel area60.48 µm²
1.66 MP/cm²Pixel density1.65 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.53
—Maximum video—
930 gWeight565 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive, xD PictureStorageSD/MMC card
AA NiMH (4) batteries includedBatteryAA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The *ist DL2 has the larger sensor area. The *ist DL2 has the lighter body. The FinePix S3 Pro and *ist DL2 have the same effective resolution. The *ist DL2 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose *ist DL2
Released in 2006, *ist DL2 has about 369 mm² of sensor area, 6.1 MP effective resolution, and a 565 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.