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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Released January 2010
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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FP2 versus Panasonic ZS3, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FP2 was released 8 months later than the ZS3 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FP2 matches up vs the ZS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic ZS3

 FP2 ZS3 
RevealedJanuary 2010May 2009Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic FP2

 ZS3 FP2 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic ZS3

 FP2 ZS3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP2 versus Panasonic ZS3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FP2 against the ZS3.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and ZS3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and ZS3.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP2 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent FP2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography information
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS3
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography details
56
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than others (229 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography information
33
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
35
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
30
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic ZS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2009-05-14
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 gr (0.33 pounds) 229 gr (0.50 pounds)
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 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $80 $200