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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
Panasonic ZR3
(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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon S570 versus Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S570 was revealed 5 months earlier than the ZR3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S570 grades versus the ZR3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Panasonic ZR3

 S570 ZR3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Nikon S570

 ZR3 S570 

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Panasonic ZR3

 S570 ZR3 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S570 enjoys external dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S570 versus Panasonic ZR3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S570 and the ZR3.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S570 and ZR3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S570 and ZR3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZR3 to show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography factors
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S570
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S570
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR3
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
64
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography details
27
decently wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
37
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S570
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR3
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
29
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Panasonic ZR3
 Nikon Coolpix S570Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S570 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-04 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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 data format - AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 159g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 ID EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $180 $280