Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony A450
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony A450 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
- Announced January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Revealed January 2010
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Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony A450, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is fairly similar but the ZR3 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ZR3 was manufactured around the same time to the A450 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ZR3 grades versus the A450 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Sony A450
| ZR3 | A450 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Panasonic ZR3
| A450 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony A450
| ZR3 | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZR3 has outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony A450 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the ZR3 against the A450.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and A450 is 94 and 65 respectively.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR3 and A450.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The ZR3 contains the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF more challenging.
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony A450 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
| Alternative name | Lumix DMC-ZX3 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2010-01-26 | 2010-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine HD II | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video format | AVCHD Lite | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 159 gr (0.35 lb) | 560 gr (1.23 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 769 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 1050 shots |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $280 | $1,241 |