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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix Z707EXR
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Updated by Panasonic TS4
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the FujiFilm Z700EXR versus Panasonic TS3, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z700EXR (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the Z700EXR (1/2") and TS3 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Z700EXR was announced 18 months prior to the TS3 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm Z700EXR being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Z700EXR scores versus the TS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Panasonic TS3

 Z700EXR TS3 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 TS3 Z700EXR 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2010Fresher by 18 months

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Panasonic TS3

 Z700EXR TS3 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Z700EXR provides physical measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm Z700EXR versus Panasonic TS3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Z700EXR compared to the TS3.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z700EXR and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z700EXR and TS3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The Z700EXR has the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The older Z700EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Street photography with Panasonic TS3
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (158 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
55
provides focus by touch
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (158g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
good battery (310 per charge)
weather sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography details
33
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
good battery (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging advice
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (158g)
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Panasonic TS3
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called as FinePix Z707EXR Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2010-02-02 2011-08-16
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Venus Engine FHD
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158g (0.35 lbs) 197g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 life - 310 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $250 $380