Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZR3

Following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic ZR3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and ZR3 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was introduced 12 months after the ZR3 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores versus the ZR3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic ZR3 in our newest 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 over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the ZR3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and ZR3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and ZR3.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.