Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FZ3
Released in 2004, Lumix DMC-FZ3 has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 3 MP effective resolution, and a 290 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ3
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5
VS
Sensor area
15 mm²
Lumix DMC-FZ325 mm²
Lumix DMC-FZ5- Area ratio
- 1.64:1
- Absolute difference
- 10 mm²
- Relative difference
- 63.8%
The Lumix DMC-FZ5 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 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-FZ3MetricLumix DMC-FZ5
3 MPEffective pixels4.9 MP
4.5 × 3.37Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.25 µmPixel pitch2.25 µm
5.05 µm²Pixel area5.07 µm²
19.78 MP/cm²Pixel density19.73 MP/cm²
7.7Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
290 gWeight326 g
Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable 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-FZ5 has the larger sensor area. The Lumix DMC-FZ3 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-FZ5 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-FZ5 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FZ5
Released in 2005, Lumix DMC-FZ5 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 326 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.