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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FH2 versus Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was revealed 12 months after the ZR3 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FH2 scores against the ZR3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic ZR3

 FH2 ZR3 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic FH2

 ZR3 FH2 

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic ZR3

 FH2 ZR3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 offers outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH2 versus Panasonic ZR3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FH2 versus the ZR3.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and ZR3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and ZR3.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern FH2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography information
33
decent MP (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography details
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than others (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
good battery (270 per charge)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography details
72
good battery (270 CIPA)
lighter than others (121 grams)
features touch to focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography factors
41
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
good battery (270 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
37
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging info
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
29
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic ZR3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS16 Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 159 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 270 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $149 $280