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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FX75 versus Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was released 5 months later than the ZR3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FX75 grades vs the ZR3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Panasonic ZR3

 FX75 ZR3 
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic FX75

 ZR3 FX75 

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic ZR3

 FX75 ZR3 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX75 has external measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX75 versus Panasonic ZR3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FX75 vs the ZR3.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX75 and ZR3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX75 and ZR3.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of files though you should always take the production date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography details
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Travel photography camera
67
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
37
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
29
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic ZR3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX70 Lumix DMC-ZX3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-01 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.40 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 159g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $139 $280