Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZS3

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic ZS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was launched 8 months after the ZS3 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FH3 matches up against the ZS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic ZS3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH3 against the ZS3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and ZS3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and ZS3.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH3 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent FH3 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.