Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS25

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic ZR3 and Panasonic ZS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was brought out 3 years before the ZS25 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the ZR3 scores against the ZS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR3 enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZR3 and Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ZR3 vs the ZS25.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR3 and ZS25 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR3 and ZS25.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS25 to provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older ZR3 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.