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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
76
Imaging
68
Features
79
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Introduced July 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T3
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic ZR3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and ZR3 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and ZR3 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was announced 6 years later than the ZR3 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T2 scores vs the ZR3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm X-T2 ZR3 
RevealedJuly 2016January 2010Fresher by 79 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 ZR3 Fujifilm X-T2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm X-T2 ZR3 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T2 enjoys outside measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 compared to the ZR3.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and ZR3 is 76 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T2 and ZR3.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T2 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T2 will give extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T2 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Sports photography camera
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
bad battery life (340 per charge)
37
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR3
64
weather proofing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
bad battery life (340 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography details
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
bad battery life (340 shots)
37
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T2
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR3
34
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
29
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic ZR3
 Fujifilm X-T2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-07-07 2010-01-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro2 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 325 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1300 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507g (1.12 pounds) 159g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 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 life 340 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
Launch price $1,600 $280