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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
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Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XP90 versus Panasonic ZR3, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was released 6 years after the ZR3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades vs the ZR3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm XP90 ZR3 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2010Newer by 73 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Fujifilm XP90

 ZR3 Fujifilm XP90 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm XP90 ZR3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP90 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP90 versus Panasonic ZR3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 against the ZR3.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and ZR3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP90 and ZR3.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP90 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP90 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography factors
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decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography info
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP90
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography information
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weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP90
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR3
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pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
37
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic ZR3
 Fujifilm XP90Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm XP90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-01-15 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 203 gr (0.45 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 210 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $280