Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS3

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX75 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.