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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F75EXR
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Below, we are comparing the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and ZR3 (14MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and ZR3 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The F70EXR was released 6 months before the ZR3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the F70EXR grades against the ZR3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Panasonic ZR3

 F70EXR ZR3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 ZR3 F70EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic ZR3

 F70EXR ZR3 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm F70EXR has outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the F70EXR versus the ZR3.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the F70EXR and ZR3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the F70EXR and ZR3.

To sum up, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The F70EXR due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZR3 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography highlights
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lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW files
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography information
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
long zoom (270mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography advice
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decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
37
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic ZR3
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called as FinePix F75EXR Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3616 x 2712 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $280