Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZR3
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
- Announced February 2012
(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
- Launched January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Below is a extended assessment of the Nikon L26 versus Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the L26 matches up against the ZR3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Panasonic ZR3
| L26 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 25 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Nikon L26
| ZR3 | L26 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon L26 and Panasonic ZR3
| L26 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L26 offers physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the L26 vs the ZR3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and ZR3 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L26 and ZR3.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L26 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher L26 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L26 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L26 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 |
| Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-02-01 | 2010-01-26 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD Lite |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 164 gr (0.36 lb) | 159 gr (0.35 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 life | 200 photographs | - |
| Battery type | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $70 | $280 |
