Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZR3
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
- Launched May 2017
(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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On this page, we are comparing the Nikon W300 and Panasonic ZR3, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe W300 was introduced 7 years after the ZR3 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the W300 matches up vs the ZR3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix W300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The whole galleries are available at Nikon W300 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Panasonic ZR3
| W300 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2017 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 90 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Nikon W300
| ZR3 | W300 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon W300 and Panasonic ZR3
| W300 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon W300 has outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the W300 vs the ZR3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the W300 and ZR3 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the W300 and ZR3.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon W300 to offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent W300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix W300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix W300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX3 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2017-05-31 | 2010-01-26 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Venus Engine HD II |
| Sensor type | - | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 231 gr (0.51 lbs) | 159 gr (0.35 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 280 photographs | - |
| Battery type | Built-in | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $387 | $280 |