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-LS1
VS
Sensor area
15 mm²
Lumix DMC-FZ325 mm²
Lumix DMC-LS1- Area ratio
- 1.64:1
- Absolute difference
- 10 mm²
- Relative difference
- 63.8%
The Lumix DMC-LS1 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-LS1
3 MPEffective pixels4 MP
4.5 × 3.37Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.25 µmPixel pitch2.49 µm
5.05 µm²Pixel area6.21 µm²
19.78 MP/cm²Pixel density16.1 MP/cm²
7.7Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
290 gWeight142 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
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-LS1 has the larger sensor area. The Lumix DMC-LS1 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-LS1 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-LS1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-LS1
Released in 2005, Lumix DMC-LS1 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 142 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.