Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony HX20V

Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony HX20V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZR3 (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was brought out 3 years earlier than the HX20V and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the ZR3 grades vs the HX20V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZR3 features external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZR3 and the HX20V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZR3 and HX20V is 94 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR3 and HX20V.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX20V to offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older ZR3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.