Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony H70
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony H70 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
- Launched January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched January 2011
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Here is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe ZR3 was manufactured 11 months prior to the H70 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ZR3 matches up versus the H70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Sony H70
| ZR3 | H70 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic ZR3
| H70 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 11 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony H70
| ZR3 | H70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR3 offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ZR3 against the H70.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZR3 and H70 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR3 and H70.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony H70 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older ZR3 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony H70 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-ZX3 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-01-26 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine HD II | BIONZ |
| 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m | 3.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 159 gr (0.35 lbs) | 194 gr (0.43 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $280 | $199 |