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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic ZS3

 FH7 ZS3 
LaunchedSeptember 2011May 2009More modern by 29 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic FH7

 ZS3 FH7 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic ZS3

 FH7 ZS3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography info
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography info
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competition (126g)
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competition (229g)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography factors
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
35
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging highlights
34
pretty wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
30
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic ZS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS22 Lumix DMC-TZ7
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-09-07 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 229 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 260 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $149 $200