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Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS45
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic ZR3 versus Panasonic ZS40, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZR3 (14MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was launched 5 years before the ZS40 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the ZR3 grades versus the ZS40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic ZS40

 ZR3 ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic ZR3

 ZS40 ZR3 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 48 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Panasonic ZS40

 ZR3 ZS40 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR3 enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ZR3 and the ZS40.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZR3 and ZS40 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR3 and ZS40.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older ZR3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (240g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography highlights
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
54
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography details
64
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography highlights
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
56
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging highlights
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR3 and Panasonic ZS40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also called as Lumix DMC-ZX3 Lumix DMC-TZ60
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-26 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lbs) 240 gr (0.53 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $280 $450