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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH3 versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was launched 6 months after the ZR1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH3 matches up vs the ZR1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic ZR1

 FH3 ZR1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic FH3

 ZR1 FH3 

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic ZR1

 FH3 ZR1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010July 2009Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FH3 and the ZR1.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and ZR1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and ZR1.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH3 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography details
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography highlights
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography details
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography information
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
32
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
28
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic ZR1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11 Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine V
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 158 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $160 $280