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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Panasonic ZR3
(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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was unveiled 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the ZR3 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 3G for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 ZR3 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Panasonic ZR3

 Galaxy Camera 3G ZR3 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2010Newer by 31 months
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 ZR3 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR3 provides external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ZR3 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR3 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR3 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZR3 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR3
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZR3
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
64
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
pretty wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZR3
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
29
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
36
pretty wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Alternative name Lumix DMC-ZX3 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-26 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 -
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s -
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159g (0.35 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $606