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MissMelly · Jan 27, 2005, 3:07 PM

I need some further help with determining differences in the Panasonic Z3 and Z20. Obviously the hot shoe is an issue. I take LOTS of indoor pics, some close (portrait, fun shots) and many zoom.Lots ofoutdoor close/zoom pics as well. Ineed to capture action in all kinds of light.Looking fora very versatile camera thatis capable offast action low-light shots. Want to stay within the price ranges of these two. Obviously if the Z3 is comparablefor what I need,I would prefer to spend less. I sincerely appreciate any advice, esp. from anyknowledgeable personwho has had or used both cameras. Since I travel to many events, size may be important. Also, I have read about auto focus and zoom extensionspeeds..these could be very important if there is a significant difference. Many thanks!

lenscaplarry · Jan 27, 2005, 3:49 PM

the Fz3 has no manual focus at ALL! the Fz20 has manual focus and a manual focus ring at that! Obviously more MP which will help you out a tiny bit more with cropping.

The rest depends on if size matters?? The fz20 is bigger but if you don't mind, get it over the fz3.

Sivaram Velauthapillai · Jan 27, 2005, 5:49 PM

Here is a side by side comparison...

I guess the big differences are...

* manual focus (as mentioned above)
* flash hot-shoe
* more megapixels
* larger LCD

Raghu · Jan 27, 2005, 8:05 PM

The FZ3 FAQ appearing in this column answers your questions.

Raghu · Jan 27, 2005, 8:13 PM

Oops! I am sorry, the FZ3 FAQs compare only the FZ1/2 against FZ3.

You may try the compare camera exercise available with DP Review or go to the Panasonic site itself, wherealso they makecomparison betweentheir models.

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Jan 27, 2005, 3:07 PM	#1
MissMelly Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7	I need some further help with determining differences in the Panasonic Z3 and Z20. Obviously the hot shoe is an issue. I take LOTS of indoor pics, some close (portrait, fun shots) and many zoom.Lots ofoutdoor close/zoom pics as well. Ineed to capture action in all kinds of light.Looking fora very versatile camera thatis capable offast action low-light shots. Want to stay within the price ranges of these two. Obviously if the Z3 is comparablefor what I need,I would prefer to spend less. I sincerely appreciate any advice, esp. from anyknowledgeable personwho has had or used both cameras. Since I travel to many events, size may be important. Also, I have read about auto focus and zoom extensionspeeds..these could be very important if there is a significant difference. Many thanks!

Jan 27, 2005, 3:49 PM	#2
lenscaplarry Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 69	the Fz3 has no manual focus at ALL! the Fz20 has manual focus and a manual focus ring at that! Obviously more MP which will help you out a tiny bit more with cropping. The rest depends on if size matters?? The fz20 is bigger but if you don't mind, get it over the fz3.

Jan 27, 2005, 5:49 PM	#3
Sivaram Velauthapillai Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 838	Here is a side by side comparison... I guess the big differences are... * manual focus (as mentioned above) * flash hot-shoe * more megapixels * larger LCD

Jan 27, 2005, 8:05 PM	#4
Raghu Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ambattur, near Chennai, India Posts: 3,656	The FZ3 FAQ appearing in this column answers your questions.

Jan 27, 2005, 8:13 PM	#5
Raghu Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ambattur, near Chennai, India Posts: 3,656	Oops! I am sorry, the FZ3 FAQs compare only the FZ1/2 against FZ3. You may try the compare camera exercise available with DP Review or go to the Panasonic site itself, wherealso they makecomparison betweentheir models.