Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZR3

Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was unveiled at a similar time to the ZR3 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FH20 scores versus the ZR3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic ZR3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FH20 versus the ZR3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and ZR3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and ZR3.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.