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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
82
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(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
Panasonic ZS3
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Panasonic ZS3

 FZ1000 II ZS3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019May 2009Newer by 119 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k460kCrisper 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 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic ZS3

 FZ1000 II ZS3 
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography info
71
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography features
69
excellent zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking focus
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography details
67
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
great reach (400mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (229g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging highlights
67
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic ZS3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
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