Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZR3

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and ZR3 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was launched 9 months before the ZR3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm F200EXR grades versus the ZR3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm F200EXR has physical measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and 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") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic ZR3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR compared to the ZR3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F200EXR and ZR3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F200EXR and ZR3.

To sum up, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F200EXR featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZR3 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F200EXR will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.