Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZS3
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
- Revealed February 2019
- Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced May 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Panasonic ZS3
FZ1000 II | ZS3 | |||
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Announced | February 2019 | May 2009 | Newer by 119 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 460k | Crisper display (+780k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II
ZS3 | FZ1000 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic ZS3
FZ1000 II | ZS3 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
Category | Large Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2019-02-18 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-400mm (16.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,240k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 808 grams (1.78 pounds) | 229 grams (0.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 350 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DMW-BLC12PP | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $898 | $200 |