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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(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
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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm X10 ZR3 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2010More recent by 30 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Fujifilm X10

 ZR3 Fujifilm X10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm X10 ZR3 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Portrait photography camera
49
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/1,000s)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than average in class (350 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (270 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography advice
60
good battery pack (270 per charge)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (350g)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (350 grams)
29
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic ZR3
 Fujifilm X10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
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