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 Samsung Digimax 130
VS
Sensor area
15 mm²
Lumix DMC-FZ315 mm²
Digimax 130- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Lumix DMC-FZ3 and Digimax 130 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-FZ3MetricDigimax 130
3 MPEffective pixels1.2 MP
4.5 × 3.37Sensor4.5 × 3.37
2.25 µmPixel pitch3.55 µm
5.05 µm²Pixel area12.64 µm²
19.78 MP/cm²Pixel density7.91 MP/cm²
7.7Crop factor7.7
—Maximum video—
290 gWeight296 g
Secure DigitalStorageCompactFlash type I
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (4) 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-FZ3 and Digimax 130 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-FZ3 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-FZ3 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-FZ3 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Digimax 130
Released in 2002, Digimax 130 has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 1.2 MP effective resolution, and a 296 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.