Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZR3
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Refreshed by Fujifilm X20
(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
- Released January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X10 versus Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and ZR3 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

The Fujifilm X10 was released 2 years later than the ZR3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X10 scores versus the ZR3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X10 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Panasonic ZR3
Fujifilm X10 | ZR3 | |||
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Released | July 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 30 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Fujifilm X10
ZR3 | Fujifilm X10 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic ZR3
Fujifilm X10 | ZR3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X10 enjoys exterior measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X10 versus Panasonic ZR3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 vs the ZR3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and ZR3 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X10 and ZR3.
Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X10 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZR3 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
Fujifilm X10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm X10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-07-11 | 2010-01-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS I | CCD |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 85 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/1000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 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 data format | H.264 | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 350 gr (0.77 pounds) | 159 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 245 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $600 | $280 |