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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(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
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm JX500 ZR3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Fujifilm JX500

 ZR3 Fujifilm JX500 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm JX500 ZR3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

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

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
Street photography with Panasonic ZR3
55
lighter than average in class (113g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography advice
31
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography features
68
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography info
33
pretty wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
29
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic ZR3
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
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