Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZR3
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
- Announced July 2013
(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
- Launched January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic ZR3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FZ70 was unveiled 3 years later than the ZR3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FZ70 matches up versus the ZR3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZR3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic ZR3
FZ70 | ZR3 | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | January 2010 | More recent by 43 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic FZ70
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic ZR3
FZ70 | ZR3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ70 offers outside measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions 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 FZ70 and Panasonic ZR3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ70 versus the ZR3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and ZR3 is 63 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ70 and ZR3.
To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ70 to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger FZ70 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX3 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-07-18 | 2010-01-26 |
Physical type | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD Lite |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 606 gr (1.34 lbs) | 159 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 41 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 171 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $300 | $280 |