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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Announced August 2009
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
Photography Glossary

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Nikon S570 versus Panasonic ZS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S570 was introduced 3 months after the ZS3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S570 matches up vs the ZS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Panasonic ZS3

 S570 ZS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Nikon S570

 ZS3 S570 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Panasonic ZS3

 S570 ZS3 
LaunchedAugust 2009May 2009Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S570 provides outside measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S570 versus Panasonic ZS3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S570 and the ZS3.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and ZS3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S570 and ZS3.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S570 to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S570
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS3
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography highlights
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
63
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Landscape photography camera
27
quite wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
35
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
30
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Panasonic ZS3
 Nikon Coolpix S570Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S570 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-04 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 140g (0.31 lbs) 229g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 ID EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $180 $200