Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS20
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Announced April 2012
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS15
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS25
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic ZS20, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FP3 was introduced 3 years earlier than the ZS20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FP3 grades versus the ZS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic ZS20
FP3 | ZS20 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic FP3
ZS20 | FP3 | |||
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Announced | April 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 28 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic ZS20
FP3 | ZS20 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP3 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FP3 against the ZS20.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and ZS20 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and ZS20.
To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files but you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FP3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ30 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2012-04-26 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) | 206 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $182 | $349 |