Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS3

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH7 versus Panasonic ZS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was unveiled 2 years after the ZS3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FH7 grades against the ZS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 features external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing 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 FH7 versus Panasonic ZS3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FH7 versus the ZS3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and ZS3 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and ZS3.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to resolve greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer FH7 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.