Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZR3
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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Announced February 2015
- Replaced the Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZR3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe AW130 was revealed 5 years later than the ZR3 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the AW130 scores vs the ZR3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Panasonic ZR3
| AW130 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2015 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 62 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Nikon AW130
| ZR3 | AW130 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Panasonic ZR3
| AW130 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW130 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the AW130 versus the ZR3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and ZR3 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW130 and ZR3.
As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon AW130 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher AW130 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 |
| Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX3 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2010-01-26 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.30 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 221 gr (0.49 lb) | 159 gr (0.35 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 life | 370 shots | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $398 | $280 |