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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic ZS3, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was revealed 8 months later than the ZS3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the FP1 scores versus the ZS3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic ZS3

 FP1 ZS3 
RevealedJanuary 2010May 2009Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic FP1

 ZS3 FP1 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic ZS3

 FP1 ZS3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has specifications 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 FP1 and Panasonic ZS3 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 change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FP1 versus the ZS3.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and ZS3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP1 and ZS3.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FP1 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern FP1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Landscape photography camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
35
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic ZS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-05-14
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (30fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 151 grams (0.33 lb) 229 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
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 price $153 $200