Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS10
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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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.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic ZS10
ZR3 | ZS10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic ZR3
ZS10 | ZR3 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Panasonic ZS10
ZR3 | ZS10 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
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.
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.
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | |
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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 |