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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X30
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm X20 versus Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and ZR3 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was announced 3 years after the ZR3 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up against the ZR3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm X20 ZR3 
RevealedApril 2013January 2010Newer by 40 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Fujifilm X20

 ZR3 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm X20 ZR3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X20 has got exterior measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X20 versus Panasonic ZR3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X20 compared to the ZR3.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and ZR3 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and ZR3.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZR3 will offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X20 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography advice
47
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000 seconds)
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (2/3")
heavier than average in class (353g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (270 shots)
supports phase detect AF
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
37
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography factors
61
better than average battery life (270 shots)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (353g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
65
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography factors
55
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (270 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
no Time Lapse mode
37
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
heavier than average in class (353 grams)
29
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic ZR3
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-04-29 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support 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
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353g (0.78 lb) 159g (0.35 lb)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images -
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
Cost at release $500 $280