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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus Panasonic ZR3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was announced 2 years later than the ZR3 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm T550 scores against the ZR3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm T550 ZR3 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Fujifilm T550

 ZR3 Fujifilm T550 

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm T550 ZR3 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T550 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the ZR3.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and ZR3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and ZR3.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm T550 to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T550 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR3
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography features
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography details
75
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
64
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography factors
47
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging details
35
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average in class (136g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
29
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic ZR3
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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 - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options - 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 159 grams (0.35 lbs)
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 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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