Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS35

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS35, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was released 5 years before the ZS35 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FP3 grades against the ZS35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 has got outside 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 ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FP3 against the ZS35.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and ZS35 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and ZS35.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS35 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FP3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.