Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS3
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic ZS3
FH27 | ZS3 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | May 2009 | Fresher by 21 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic FH27
ZS3 | FH27 | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic ZS3
FH27 | ZS3 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and ZS3 is 94 and 91 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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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 |