Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZR3

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was announced 2 years later than the ZR3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the XS1 scores against the ZR3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic XS1 enjoys physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the XS1 and the ZR3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and ZR3 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and ZR3.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic XS1 to render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger XS1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.