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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
32 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP60
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS3, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was revealed 2 years after the ZS3 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades versus the ZS3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Panasonic ZS3

		

		

			
 Fujifilm XP50 ZS3 
RevealedJanuary 2012May 2009Newer by 33 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Fujifilm XP50

		

		

			
 ZS3 Fujifilm XP50 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic ZS3

		

		

			
 Fujifilm XP50 ZS3 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  No Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP50 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 versus the ZS3.
Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and ZS3 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP50 and ZS3.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP50 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP50 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP50
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS3
28
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
19
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Fujifilm XP50 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography features
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (229g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP50
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS3
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 features tracking focus
 weather sealing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery life (220 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
24
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography information
64
 weather sealing
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 low battery life (220 CIPA)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
63
 lighter than average (229 grams)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography features
39
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 weather sealing
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 low battery life (220 per charge)
 no Timelapse recording
35
 really wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 no manual mode
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm XP50 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS3 as a Vlogging camera
32
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 no microphone jack
30
 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (229g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic ZS3
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.10 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 229 gr (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life 220 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $180 $200