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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was announced 21 months later than the ZS3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FH27 scores vs the ZS3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic ZS3

 FH27 ZS3 
ReleasedJanuary 2011May 2009Fresher by 21 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic FH27

 ZS3 FH27 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic ZS3

 FH27 ZS3 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FH27 and the ZS3.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and ZS3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and ZS3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH27 to deliver extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger FH27 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS3
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH27
Street photography with Panasonic ZS3
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (229g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography information
68
offers touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competitors (229 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography info
43
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
35
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging information
32
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
30
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (229 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic ZS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VI -
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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
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 (24 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 data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 229 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $229 $200