Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZR3

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FH5 versus Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was revealed 12 months after the ZR3 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FH5 grades against the ZR3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 features outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FH5 compared to the ZR3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and ZR3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and ZR3.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH5 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher FH5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.