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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released 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 JZ200 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was released 24 months after the ZR3 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm JZ200 scores versus the ZR3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm JZ200 ZR3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 ZR3 Fujifilm JZ200 

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm JZ200 ZR3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ200 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZR3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 vs the ZR3.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ200 and ZR3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ200 and ZR3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JZ200 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JZ200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography info
30
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography features
68
lighter than others in class (135g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging highlights
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
29
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic ZR3
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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 support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical 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 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $280