Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZR3

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX610 HS versus Panasonic ZR3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and ZR3 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was introduced 5 years later than the ZR3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX610 HS matches up versus the ZR3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS provides physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX610 HS against the ZR3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and ZR3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and ZR3.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to provide greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.