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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Old Model is Nikon A900
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was manufactured 9 years after the ZS3 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A1000 scores versus the ZS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Panasonic ZS3

 A1000 ZS3 
LaunchedJanuary 2019May 2009Newer by 118 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Nikon A1000

 ZS3 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Panasonic ZS3

 A1000 ZS3 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon A1000 provides outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A1000 compared to the ZS3.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and ZS3 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and ZS3.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon A1000 to give you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern A1000 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Portrait photography camera
51
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography information
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography features
49
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A1000
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS3
72
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
63
lighter than competition (229g)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography details
55
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
35
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A1000
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS3
72
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of external microphone jack
30
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Panasonic ZS3
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-01-18 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lbs) 229 gr (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $477 $200