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Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic ZR3
(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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic SZ3 and Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was announced 2 years after the ZR3 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the SZ3 matches up against the ZR3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Panasonic ZR3

 SZ3 ZR3 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic SZ3

 ZR3 SZ3 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Panasonic ZR3

 SZ3 ZR3 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ3 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ3 compared to the ZR3.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ3 and ZR3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ3 and ZR3.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic SZ3 to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger SZ3 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography details
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
64
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography info
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
29
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ3 and Panasonic ZR3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-01-26
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 159 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 250 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $150 $280