Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZS3

The following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic ZS3, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and ZS3 (10MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and ZS3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 II was introduced 9 years after the ZS3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FZ1000 II scores vs the ZS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has exterior measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic ZS3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ1000 II compared to the ZS3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and ZS3 is 55 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 II and ZS3.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 II with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will offer you greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FZ1000 II is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.