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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(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
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 Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic ZR3

 FH20 ZR3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic FH20

 ZR3 FH20 

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic ZR3

 FH20 ZR3 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography details
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH20
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH20
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR3
64
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography features
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
37
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
29
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic ZR3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
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