Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Samsung HZ30W
ZR3 | HZ30W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Panasonic ZR3
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung HZ30W
ZR3 | HZ30W | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Check the Panasonic ZR3 versus Samsung HZ30W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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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 |