Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS3

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FH6 versus Panasonic ZS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was manufactured 2 years after the ZS3 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the FH6 matches up against the ZS3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH6 versus Panasonic ZS3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FH6 compared to the ZS3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and ZS3 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and ZS3.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH6 to give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher FH6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.