Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS10

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

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).

Check the Panasonic ZR3 versus Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.