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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm F800EXR
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Panasonic ZR1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and ZR1 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was unveiled 3 years after the ZR1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm F900EXR matches up versus the ZR1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Panasonic ZR1

 Fujifilm F900EXR ZR1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 43 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 ZR1 Fujifilm F900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic ZR1

 Fujifilm F900EXR ZR1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F900EXR offers outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Panasonic ZR1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus the ZR1.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and ZR1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F900EXR and ZR1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F900EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm F900EXR will render more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F900EXR provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Portrait photography camera
44
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2")
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography features
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (232g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography highlights
55
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
sensor is small (1/2")
bad battery life (260 shots)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competitors (232g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (260 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Landscape photography camera
47
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F900EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR1
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic ZR1
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-30 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR II Venus Engine V
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 gr (0.51 pounds) 158 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $380 $280