Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched January 2014
Photography Glossary Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ZR3 was brought out 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ZR3 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
| ZR3 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Panasonic ZR3
| Galaxy Camera 2 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 | January 2010 | Newer by 47 months | |
| Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
| Display size | 4.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+2.1") | |
| Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper display (+807k dot) | |
| Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
| ZR3 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR3 comes with external 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) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZR3 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR3 and Galaxy Camera 2.
As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZR3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-ZX3 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2010-01-26 | 2014-01-02 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine HD II | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
| 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 4.8 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 16 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 159g (0.35 lb) | 283g (0.62 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 400 shots |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | Built-in |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $280 | $400 |