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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZR3, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and ZR3 (14MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and ZR3 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The FS7 was introduced 12 months earlier than the ZR3 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FS7 scores against the ZR3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic ZR3

 FS7 ZR3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic FS7

 ZR3 FS7 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic ZR3

 FS7 ZR3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS7 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FS7 compared to the ZR3.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and ZR3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FS7 and ZR3.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FS7 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic ZR3 will result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FS7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography highlights
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
29
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic ZR3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-16 2010-01-26
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139 gr (0.31 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $160 $280