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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was released 24 months after the ZR3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up vs the ZR3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm JZ100 ZR3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 ZR3 Fujifilm JZ100 

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm JZ100 ZR3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 offers physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZR3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 compared to the ZR3.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and ZR3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and ZR3.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of files though you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm JZ100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography highlights
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Street photography with Panasonic ZR3
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography features
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR3
68
lighter than competition in class (129g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR3
37
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
29
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic ZR3
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 129g (0.28 lbs) 159g (0.35 lbs)
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 All around 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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $190 $280