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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FH3 versus Panasonic ZS70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was unveiled 8 years prior to the ZS70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FH3 grades against the ZS70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic ZS70

 FH3 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic FH3

 ZS70 FH3 
AnnouncedApril 2017January 2010More modern by 88 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic ZS70

 FH3 ZS70 

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 features outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH3 versus Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FH3 vs the ZS70.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and ZS70 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and ZS70.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS70 to provide greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FH3 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
has tracking focus
great battery (380 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography factors
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
79
great battery (380 per charge)
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
62
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
great battery (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
74
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11 Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 165g (0.36 pounds) 322g (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life - 380 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $160 $450