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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
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 Z30 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and ZR3 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was announced 11 months prior to the ZR3 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores against the ZR3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm Z30 ZR3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Fujifilm Z30

 ZR3 Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm Z30 ZR3 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 provides exterior dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the ZR3.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and ZR3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and ZR3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZR3 to render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others in class (110g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography details
56
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
64
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography information
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
37
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR3
25
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
29
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic ZR3
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction 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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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
Battery model NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $150 $280