Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS3

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic ZS3, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was released 3 months earlier than the ZS3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FS15 matches up vs the ZS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic ZS3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FS15 compared to the ZS3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and ZS3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and ZS3.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FS15 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively.