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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
Panasonic ZR3
(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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S620 versus Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S620 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the ZR3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S620 matches up versus the ZR3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Panasonic ZR3

 S620 ZR3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Nikon S620

 ZR3 S620 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Panasonic ZR3

 S620 ZR3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S620 provides external measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S620 versus Panasonic ZR3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S620 versus the ZR3.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and ZR3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S620 and ZR3.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZR3 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older S620 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography factors
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lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (120 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than others (120g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S620
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR3
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
37
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (120 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Panasonic ZR3
 Nikon Coolpix S620Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
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 120 grams (0.26 pounds) 159 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" 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-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $37 $280