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Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic ZR3 and Panasonic ZS70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the ZR3 (14MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was announced 8 years earlier than the ZS70 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ZR3 scores against the ZS70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic ZS70

 ZR3 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic ZR3

 ZS70 ZR3 
IntroducedApril 2017January 2010Fresher by 88 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Panasonic ZS70

 ZR3 ZS70 

Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR3 offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZR3 and Panasonic ZS70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the ZR3 vs the ZS70.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZR3 and ZS70 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR3 and ZS70.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to offer more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older ZR3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography details
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography features
37
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (380 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography features
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
79
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Landscape photography camera
37
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
62
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging advice
29
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
74
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR3 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called as Lumix DMC-ZX3 Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-26 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lb) 322 grams (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 - 380 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $280 $450