Canon 160 vs Panasonic ZR3

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon 160 and Panasonic ZR3, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and ZR3 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 160 was introduced 5 years after the ZR3 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 160 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 160 matches up versus the ZR3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 160 Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 160 features external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 160 vs the ZR3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 160 and ZR3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 160 and ZR3.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 160 to give extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer 160 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.