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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR
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
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Panasonic ZR3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and ZR3 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F300EXR was introduced 6 months later than the ZR3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the F300EXR grades vs the ZR3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Panasonic ZR3

 F300EXR ZR3 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 ZR3 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic ZR3

 F300EXR ZR3 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2010Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR has got outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Panasonic ZR3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the F300EXR versus the ZR3.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and ZR3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and ZR3.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZR3 will give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography features
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no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography info
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography features
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amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR3
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lighter than average in class (215 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography features
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging highlights
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
29
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic ZR3
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Alternate name FinePix F305EXR Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-07-21 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 215 gr (0.47 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $280 $280