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Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Canon SD940 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 120g - 89 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SD940 IS versus Panasonic ZR3, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was introduced 5 months prior to the ZR3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SD940 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SD940 IS scores vs the ZR3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Panasonic ZR3

 SD940 IS ZR3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Canon SD940 IS

 ZR3 SD940 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Panasonic ZR3

 SD940 IS ZR3 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD940 IS enjoys physical measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SD940 IS and the ZR3.

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD940 IS and ZR3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD940 IS and ZR3.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZR3 to offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD940 IS
Street photography with Panasonic ZR3
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD940 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR3
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography features
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging details
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
29
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Panasonic ZR3
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-19 2010-01-26
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $280