Panasonic ZR3 vs Ricoh G900
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Launched February 2018
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Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZR3 vs Ricoh G900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZR3 (14MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe ZR3 was launched 9 years prior to the G900 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZR3 matches up versus the G900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 & Ricoh G900. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Ricoh G900
| ZR3 | G900 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Panasonic ZR3
| G900 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2018 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 98 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Ricoh G900
| ZR3 | G900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Panasonic ZR3 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZR3 comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ZR3 against the G900.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and G900 is 94 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR3 and G900.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh G900 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older ZR3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Ricoh G900 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Ricoh G900 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-ZX3 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2010-01-26 | 2018-02-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine HD II | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 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 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.30 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Flash on, flash off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | 3840x2160 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
| GPS | None | Built-in |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 159 grams (0.35 lbs) | 247 grams (0.54 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| 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 | - | 340 photos |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $280 | $752 |