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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also referred to as FinePix F75EXR
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the F70EXR (1/2") and ZS3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The F70EXR was manufactured 3 months after the ZS3 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the F70EXR grades versus the ZS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Panasonic ZS3

 F70EXR ZS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 ZS3 F70EXR 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic ZS3

 F70EXR ZS3 
ReleasedJuly 2009May 2009Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F70EXR has got external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the F70EXR versus the ZS3.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and ZS3 is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the F70EXR and ZS3.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same MP but different sensor sizes. The F70EXR features the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Travel photography camera
60
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
long zoom (270mm)
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competition in class (229g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS3
31
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
35
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
30
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic ZS3
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also called as FinePix F75EXR Lumix DMC-TZ7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
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 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3616 x 2712 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 229 grams (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $200