FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS3
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Panasonic ZS3
F70EXR | ZS3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the FujiFilm F70EXR
ZS3 | F70EXR | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic ZS3
F70EXR | ZS3 | |||
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Released | July 2009 | ![]() | May 2009 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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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 |