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Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Panasonic L1
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Revealed April 2007
Panasonic ZR3
(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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Panasonic L1 and Panasonic ZR3, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and ZR3 (14MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and ZR3 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The L1 was launched 3 years prior to the ZR3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the L1 grades against the ZR3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic ZR3

 L1 ZR3 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic L1

 ZR3 L1 
ReleasedJanuary 2010April 2007More modern by 34 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k207kCrisper display (+23k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic L1 and Panasonic ZR3

 L1 ZR3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic L1 features outside dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic L1 and Panasonic ZR3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the L1 against the ZR3.

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L1 and ZR3 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L1 and ZR3.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The L1 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZR3 will render more detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged L1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic L1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography info
54
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (7 megapixels)
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic L1 Street photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography details
58
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (606g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic L1
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (7 megapixels)
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic L1 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography info
50
lighter than others (606g)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (7 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic L1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography advice
47
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (7MP)
no Timelapse recording
37
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic L1 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
29
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic L1 and Panasonic ZR3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2007-04-11 2010-01-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 7MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3136 x 2352 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Total lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 207k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 606g (1.34 lb) 159g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $1,500 $280