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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AX355
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was released 12 months later than the ZR3 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the AX350 scores vs the ZR3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Panasonic ZR3

 AX350 ZR3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the FujiFilm AX350

 ZR3 AX350 

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic ZR3

 AX350 ZR3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 comes with outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZR3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the AX350 vs the ZR3.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and ZR3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and ZR3.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm AX350 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer AX350 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography details
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography features
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Sports photography camera
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Travel photography camera
56
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography information
28
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (180 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
37
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
29
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic ZR3
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Other name FinePix AX355 Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
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 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 180 images -
Battery style AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $280