Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS7

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic ZR3 and Panasonic ZS7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was revealed 17 months before the ZS7 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ZR3 grades versus the ZS7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR3 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZR3 and Panasonic ZS7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ZR3 and the ZS7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZR3 and ZS7 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR3 and ZS7.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZR3 to result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged ZR3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.