Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZR3

Following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic GH3 versus Panasonic ZR3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH3 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the GH3 (Four Thirds) and ZR3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The GH3 was unveiled 2 years after the ZR3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the GH3 matches up versus the ZR3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GH3 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH3 has outer measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GH3 against the ZR3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH3 and ZR3 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH3 and ZR3.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GH3 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic GH3 will give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger GH3 provides an advantage in sensor tech.