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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FX75 versus Panasonic ZS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the FX75 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was manufactured 13 months later than the ZS3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the FX75 matches up against the ZS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Panasonic ZS3

 FX75 ZS3 
IntroducedJune 2010May 2009More recent by 13 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic FX75

 ZS3 FX75 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic ZS3

 FX75 ZS3 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX75 enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FX75 versus Panasonic ZS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FX75 vs the ZS3.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and ZS3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX75 and ZS3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FX75 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer FX75 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX75
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS3
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography features
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography advice
67
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
63
lighter than others (229g)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography factors
37
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
35
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
30
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic ZS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also called as Lumix DMC-FX70 Lumix DMC-TZ7
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-01 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 229 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $139 $200