Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZR3
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZR3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix T550 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm T550 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic ZR3
Fujifilm T550 | ZR3 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 36 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Fujifilm T550
ZR3 | Fujifilm T550 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic ZR3
Fujifilm T550 | ZR3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Analyze the Fujifilm T550 versus Panasonic ZR3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $160 | $280 |