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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Panasonic ZR3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and ZR3 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was unveiled 19 months later than the ZR3 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR scores vs the ZR3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm F600 EXR ZR3 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 ZR3 Fujifilm F600 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm F600 EXR ZR3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F600 EXR comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Panasonic ZR3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs the ZR3.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and ZR3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and ZR3.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F600 EXR having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F600 EXR should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography highlights
39
resolution is good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2")
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Street photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography advice
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
52
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average (215 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography highlights
49
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR3
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
29
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F600 EXR and Panasonic ZR3
 Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-11 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 60 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVI MPEG4 AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 159 gr (0.35 pounds)
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 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $230 $280