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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and ZR3 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was revealed 6 months earlier than the ZR3 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up vs the ZR3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm Z35 ZR3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Fujifilm Z35

 ZR3 Fujifilm Z35 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm Z35 ZR3 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z35 comes with outside measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 vs the ZR3.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and ZR3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z35 and ZR3.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZR3 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography info
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography info
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography features
22
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
37
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
29
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic ZR3
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2010-01-26
Body design 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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection 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)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-45A -
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 One One
Cost at release $130 $280