Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZR3
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched January 2012
(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
- Announced January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX500 was released 24 months after the ZR3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores vs the ZR3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZR3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic ZR3
Fujifilm JX500 | ZR3 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Fujifilm JX500
ZR3 | Fujifilm JX500 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic ZR3
Fujifilm JX500 | ZR3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions 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 JX500 vs Panasonic ZR3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the ZR3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and ZR3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and ZR3.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm JX500 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2010-01-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 113 gr (0.25 pounds) | 159 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $90 | $280 |