Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZR3
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
(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 Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic ZR3
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic FH20
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Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic ZR3
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Released | January 2010 | January 2010 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS30 | Lumix DMC-ZX3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 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 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 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), 848 x 480 (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 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 178 grams (0.39 pounds) | 159 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $179 | $280 |