Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZR3

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic ZR3, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and ZR3 (14MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and ZR3 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 was announced 4 years after the ZR3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FZ1000 matches up versus the ZR3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 provides physical dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ1000 and the ZR3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 and ZR3 is 55 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 and ZR3.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher FZ1000 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.