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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZR3, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was introduced 6 months earlier than the ZR3 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FP8 scores vs the ZR3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Panasonic ZR3

 FP8 ZR3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic FP8

 ZR3 FP8 

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic ZR3

 FP8 ZR3 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP8 has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZR3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FP8 versus the ZR3.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and ZR3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and ZR3.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZR3 to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Travel photography camera
56
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography details
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic ZR3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Other name - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-27 2010-01-26
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine V Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $280