Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZR3

Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was brought out very close to the ZR3 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the FH3 scores versus the ZR3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH3 enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic ZR3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FH3 versus the ZR3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and ZR3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and ZR3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images however you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account.