Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZR3
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
- Introduced February 2019
- Older Model is Panasonic FZ1000
(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
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZR3, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and ZR3 (14MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and ZR3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ1000 II was revealed 9 years after the ZR3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the FZ1000 II scores versus the ZR3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZR3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Panasonic ZR3
FZ1000 II | ZR3 | |||
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Released | February 2019 | January 2010 | Newer by 111 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 230k | Clearer display (+1010k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II
ZR3 | FZ1000 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic ZR3
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II enjoys exterior dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZR3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ1000 II versus the ZR3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and ZR3 is 55 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and ZR3.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 II using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will provide greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern FZ1000 II should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX3 |
Class | Large Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2019-02-18 | 2010-01-26 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
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 | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-400mm (16.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 1,240k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1300s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 808g (1.78 lb) | 159g (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 life | 350 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DMW-BLC12PP | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $898 | $280 |