Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS20

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.