Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZR3

Here is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was launched 24 months later than the ZR3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores vs the ZR3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the ZR3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and ZR3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and ZR3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JX550 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX550 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.