Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic ZR3

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FS12 versus Panasonic ZR3, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was manufactured 9 months before the ZR3 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FS12 matches up vs the ZR3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS12 versus Panasonic ZR3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FS12 versus the ZR3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and ZR3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and ZR3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZR3 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older FS12 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.