Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB210

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was brought out 17 months before the WB210 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZR3 grades versus the WB210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZR3 enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ZR3 against the WB210.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and WB210 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR3 and WB210.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of files however you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The older ZR3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.