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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was manufactured 2 years after the ZR3 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the FH10 grades vs the ZR3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic ZR3

 FH10 ZR3 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic FH10

 ZR3 FH10 

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic ZR3

 FH10 ZR3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 comes with physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FH10 versus the ZR3.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and ZR3 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and ZR3.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent FH10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography highlights
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH10
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR3
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography features
39
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
37
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging advice
31
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
29
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic ZR3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 640 x 480 (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 file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 grams (0.23 pounds) 159 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $110 $280