Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZR3

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon AW110 versus Panasonic ZR3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was introduced 3 years later than the ZR3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the AW110 scores vs the ZR3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW110 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The whole galleries are available at Nikon AW110 Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW110 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while 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).

See the Nikon AW110 versus Panasonic ZR3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the AW110 compared to the ZR3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and ZR3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the AW110 and ZR3.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon AW110 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent AW110 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.