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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Revealed February 2018
Panasonic ZR3
(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 Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic GX9 versus Panasonic ZR3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and ZR3 (14MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and ZR3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The GX9 was unveiled 8 years later than the ZR3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GX9 scores against the ZR3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Panasonic ZR3

 GX9 ZR3 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2010More recent by 98 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kClearer display (+1010k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic GX9

 ZR3 GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic ZR3

 GX9 ZR3 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX9 offers physical measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX9 versus Panasonic ZR3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the GX9 against the ZR3.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and ZR3 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX9 and ZR3.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX9 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic GX9 will show extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GX9 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Portrait photography camera
76
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Street photography camera
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX9
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
72
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (260 shots)
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography advice
71
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
64
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography factors
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
terrible battery power (260 shots)
37
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GX9
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR3
35
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
29
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic ZR3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Other name - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-02-13 2010-01-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,240k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407 gr (0.90 pounds) 159 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 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 260 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $1,000 $280