Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS3

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").

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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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.