Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS15

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS15, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was revealed 3 years before the ZS15 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FP3 scores vs the ZS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FP3 and the ZS15.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and ZS15 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and ZS15.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic FP3 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older FP3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.