Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS3
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
- Launched July 2012
- Updated by Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched May 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview
Let's look closer at the Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and ZS3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm X10 was manufactured 3 years later than the ZS3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X10 grades against the ZS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Panasonic ZS3
Fujifilm X10 | ZS3 | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 39 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Fujifilm X10
ZS3 | Fujifilm X10 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic ZS3
Fujifilm X10 | ZS3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X10 features external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 compared to the ZS3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and ZS3 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X10 and ZS3.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X10 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X10 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Fujifilm X10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm X10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-07-11 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | - |
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 | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 85 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.00 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/1000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 350g (0.77 lbs) | 229g (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $600 | $200 |