Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZR3

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was revealed 13 months after the ZR3 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FX78 grades versus the ZR3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FX78 Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX78 has external measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZR3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FX78 compared to the ZR3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX78 and ZR3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FX78 and ZR3.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZR3 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent FX78 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.