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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic FS7 versus Panasonic ZS3, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the FS7 (1/2.5") and ZS3 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The FS7 was revealed 3 months earlier than the ZS3 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FS7 matches up versus the ZS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic ZS3

 FS7 ZS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic FS7

 ZS3 FS7 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic ZS3

 FS7 ZS3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009May 2009Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS7 has external dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS7 versus Panasonic ZS3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FS7 and the ZS3.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and ZS3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FS7 and ZS3.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The FS7 uses the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS7
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS3
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS7
Street photography with Panasonic ZS3
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (229g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography advice
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competitors (229 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
35
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
30
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (229 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic ZS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-16 2009-05-14
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139 grams (0.31 pounds) 229 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $160 $200