Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZR3

Below, we are comparing the Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZR3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was launched 2 years after the ZR3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S9300 matches up vs the ZR3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S9300 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S9300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S9300 compared to the ZR3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S9300 and ZR3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9300 and ZR3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S9300 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S9300 should have a benefit in sensor technology.