Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony RX100 V

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony RX100 V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the ZR3 (14MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the ZR3 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") use totally different sensor size.

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The ZR3 was unveiled 7 years prior to the RX100 V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ZR3 grades against the RX100 V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR3 features external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony RX100 V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZR3 against the RX100 V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZR3 and RX100 V is 94 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR3 and RX100 V.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZR3 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 V will provide you with more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged ZR3 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.