Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony NEX-C3

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony NEX-C3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is pretty similar but the ZR3 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZR3 was launched 19 months prior to the NEX-C3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ZR3 matches up vs the NEX-C3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR3 enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ZR3 versus the NEX-C3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR3 and NEX-C3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR3 and NEX-C3.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZR3 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-C3 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZR3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.