Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic ZS3

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic ZS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was announced 3 months before the ZS3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the FS25 scores vs the ZS3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic ZS3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS25 vs the ZS3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and ZS3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and ZS3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FS25 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.