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Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZR3 versus Panasonic ZS10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was launched 12 months prior to the ZS10 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZR3 grades vs the ZS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic ZS10

 ZR3 ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic ZR3

 ZS10 ZR3 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Panasonic ZS10

 ZR3 ZS10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZR3 comes with outside 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ZR3 compared to the ZS10.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and ZS10 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR3 and ZS10.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of files though you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged ZR3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR3
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZR3
Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than average (219g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography information
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than average (219 grams)
boasts touch focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (260 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography factors
37
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (260 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZR3
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
29
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (219 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR3 and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3 Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-26 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life - 260 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $280 $350