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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic ZR3, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was revealed 4 years after the ZR3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm XP70 matches up versus the ZR3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm XP70 ZR3 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Fujifilm XP70

 ZR3 Fujifilm XP70 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm XP70 ZR3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP70 enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic ZR3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 and the ZR3.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and ZR3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP70 and ZR3.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP70 to show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP70 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography info
35
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography factors
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography information
65
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Landscape photography camera
40
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging information
34
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
29
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic ZR3
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 file format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 lbs) 159g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 210 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $199 $280