Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZR3
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic ZR3
Fujifilm X20 | ZR3 | |||
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Revealed | April 2013 | January 2010 | Newer by 40 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
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 X20
ZR3 | Fujifilm X20 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic ZR3
Fujifilm X20 | ZR3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and ZR3 is 83 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
Fujifilm X20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
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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 |