Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZR3

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic ZR3, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was launched 12 months later than the ZR3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FP7 grades versus the ZR3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 comes with physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic ZR3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP7 versus the ZR3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and ZR3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and ZR3.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FP7 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger FP7 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.