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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is WB600
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic ZR3 versus Samsung HZ30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was launched at a similar time to the HZ30W which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ZR3 scores vs the HZ30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Samsung HZ30W

 ZR3 HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Panasonic ZR3

 HZ30W ZR3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung HZ30W

 ZR3 HZ30W 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZR3 features outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ZR3 against the HZ30W.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZR3 and HZ30W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR3 and HZ30W.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZR3 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography info
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography factors
64
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography information
37
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging factors
29
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung HZ30W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Samsung HZ30W
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-ZX3 WB600
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-26 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 159g (0.35 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $280 $280