Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS3

Here is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic ZS3, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was brought out 21 months later than the ZS3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FP7 grades versus the ZS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 has got exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FP7 against the ZS3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and ZS3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and ZS3.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FP7 to render greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger FP7 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.