Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony H50

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZR3 versus Sony H50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the ZR3 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was introduced 13 months later than the H50 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the ZR3 grades against the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR3 offers physical 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 Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZR3 versus Sony H50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZR3 vs the H50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and H50 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR3 and H50.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZR3 to produce more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ZR3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.