Panasonic ZS3 vs Panasonic ZS5

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS3 vs Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the ZS3 (10MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS3 was brought out 13 months earlier than the ZS5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ZS3 grades versus the ZS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS3 has got exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS3 vs the ZS5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS3 and ZS5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS3 and ZS5.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS5 to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older ZS3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.