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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm T500 versus Panasonic ZR3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was introduced 2 years after the ZR3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm T500 scores vs the ZR3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm T500 ZR3 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Fujifilm T500

 ZR3 Fujifilm T500 

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm T500 ZR3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T500 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Fujifilm T500 versus Panasonic ZR3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs the ZR3.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and ZR3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and ZR3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm T500 to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T500 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography factors
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography factors
75
lighter than competition (136 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
64
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR3
41
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR3
35
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (136g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic ZR3
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash options - 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) 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 format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 136g (0.30 lb) 159g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $280