Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony HX400V

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony HX400V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the ZR3 (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was launched 5 years earlier than the HX400V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZR3 scores versus the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZR3 comes with 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 HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ZR3 versus the HX400V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZR3 and HX400V is 94 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR3 and HX400V.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX400V to show extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZR3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.