Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FS3
Released in 2008, Lumix DMC-FS3 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8.1 MP effective resolution, and a 158 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Lumix DMC-FS328 mm²
Lumix DMC-ZS5- Area ratio
- 1.12:1
- Absolute difference
- 3 mm²
- Relative difference
- 11.6%
The Lumix DMC-ZS5 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-FS3MetricLumix DMC-ZS5
8.1 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.75 µmPixel pitch1.51 µm
3.07 µm²Pixel area2.29 µm²
32.61 MP/cm²Pixel density43.64 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
158 gWeight214 g
Internal storageStorageInternal storage
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-ZS5 has the larger sensor area. The Lumix DMC-FS3 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-ZS5 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-ZS5 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-ZS5
Released in 2010, Lumix DMC-ZS5 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 214 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.