Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS30

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS30, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was revealed 4 years prior to the ZS30 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FP3 matches up against the ZS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP3 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FP3 compared to the ZS30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and ZS30 is 95 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and ZS30.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FP3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.