Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony G3
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94 Imaging
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Released January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
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Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the ZR3 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ZR3 was announced 13 months after the G3 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the ZR3 scores against the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony G3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Sony G3
| ZR3 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic ZR3
| G3 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display size | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony G3
| ZR3 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR3 has exterior dimensions 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 Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ZR3 compared to the G3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR3 and G3.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZR3 to render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger ZR3 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony G3 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-ZX3 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-26 | 2009-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine HD II | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.30 m | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 159 grams (0.35 lb) | 185 grams (0.41 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $280 | $200 |