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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2010
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FX700 was released 6 months after the ZR3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FX700 scores vs the ZR3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic ZR3

 FX700 ZR3 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic FX700

 ZR3 FX700 

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic ZR3

 FX700 ZR3 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FX700 has got outer dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic ZR3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FX700 compared to the ZR3.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and ZR3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and ZR3.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you really should consider the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography information
38
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX700
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography factors
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.2)
64
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography details
49
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX700
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR3
33
rather wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
29
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic ZR3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-21 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 data format AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $399 $280