Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZR3

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm F800EXR and 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 F800EXR (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and ZR3 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The Fujifilm F800EXR was introduced 2 years later than the ZR3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm F800EXR grades vs the ZR3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic ZR3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR vs the ZR3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and ZR3 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F800EXR and ZR3.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F800EXR having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F800EXR will result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F800EXR provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.