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Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZR3 and Panasonic ZS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was introduced 4 months earlier than the ZS5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZR3 scores vs the ZS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic ZS5

 ZR3 ZS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic ZR3

 ZS5 ZR3 

Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Panasonic ZS5

 ZR3 ZS5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010June 2010Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZR3 comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZR3 and Panasonic ZS5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ZR3 vs the ZS5.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZR3 and ZS5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR3 and ZS5.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZR3 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography highlights
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
features face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (214 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography factors
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZR3
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS5
64
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than average (214g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR3
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS5
37
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than average (214 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR3 and Panasonic ZS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called Lumix DMC-ZX3 Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-26 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159g (0.35 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $280 $300