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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic ZR3

 FP7 ZR3 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic FP7

 ZR3 FP7 

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic ZR3

 FP7 ZR3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

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

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography details
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (147 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (240 per charge)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography details
63
better than average battery (240 CIPA)
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (147g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography factors
41
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (240 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging information
29
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (147 grams)
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic ZR3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-01-26
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 lbs) 159g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 240 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $227 $280