Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZR3

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZR3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was announced 2 years later than the ZR3 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FZ150 matches up vs the ZR3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ150 enjoys exterior dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZR3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ150 versus the ZR3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and ZR3 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and ZR3.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZR3 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher FZ150 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.