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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix Z707EXR
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z700EXR (12MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is very comparable but the Z700EXR (1/2") and FP3 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Z700EXR was released around the same time to the FP3 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Z700EXR grades against the FP3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Panasonic FP3

 Z700EXR FP3 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 FP3 Z700EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Panasonic FP3

 Z700EXR FP3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Z700EXR offers outside measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Z700EXR compared to the FP3.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z700EXR and FP3 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z700EXR and FP3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z700EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FP3 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (158 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (155g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Travel photography info
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography info
55
provides focus by touch
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (158g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
comes with touch focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (155 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
33
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
37
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than others in class (158g)
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than average (155g)
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Panasonic FP3
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Also called FinePix Z707EXR -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Venus Engine IV
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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), 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 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 gr (0.35 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $250 $182