Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZR3
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Introduced January 2015
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic ZR3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SZ10 was released 5 years later than the ZR3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SZ10 matches up vs the ZR3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic ZR3
SZ10 | ZR3 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | January 2010 | Fresher by 61 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic SZ10
ZR3 | SZ10 |
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Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic ZR3
SZ10 | ZR3 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ10 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic ZR3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ10 against the ZR3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and ZR3 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ10 and ZR3.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ10 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SZ10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-ZX3 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2010-01-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.4 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 177 gr (0.39 lb) | 159 gr (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $200 | $280 |