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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZR3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and ZR3 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was manufactured 18 months later than the ZR3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores vs the ZR3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm F550 EXR ZR3 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 ZR3 Fujifilm F550 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm F550 EXR ZR3 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs the ZR3.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and ZR3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and ZR3.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F550 EXR will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography info
39
resolution is good (16MP)
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2")
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography information
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (215g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography highlights
52
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR3
69
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography information
49
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
29
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic ZR3
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVI MPEG4 AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 159g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 158 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $450 $280