Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZR3
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
- Introduced July 2015
- Succeeded the Panasonic FZ200
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- 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
- Announced January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview
Following is a complete review of the Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZR3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FZ300 was released 5 years after the ZR3 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the FZ300 grades against the ZR3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZR3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic ZR3
FZ300 | ZR3 | |||
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Announced | July 2015 | January 2010 | More modern by 67 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic FZ300
ZR3 | FZ300 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic ZR3
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ300 enjoys outer dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has sizing 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 FZ300 vs Panasonic ZR3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FZ300 versus the ZR3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and ZR3 is 59 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ300 and ZR3.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZR3 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer FZ300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX3 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2015-07-16 | 2010-01-26 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (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) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 691 grams (1.52 lbs) | 159 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 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 | 380 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $598 | $280 |