Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZR3

Following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZR3, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the L10 (10MP) and ZR3 (14MP) and the L10 (Four Thirds) and ZR3 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The L10 was unveiled 3 years before the ZR3 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the L10 matches up versus the ZR3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic L10 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic L10 provides outside dimensions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZR3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the L10 against the ZR3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L10 and ZR3 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L10 and ZR3.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L10 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZR3 will offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.