Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony RX100 VI

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZR3 versus Sony RX100 VI, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the ZR3 (14MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the ZR3 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") use totally different sensor size.

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The ZR3 was manufactured 9 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZR3 matches up against the RX100 VI in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZR3 features exterior 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 RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZR3 versus Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ZR3 compared to the RX100 VI.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR3 and RX100 VI is 94 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR3 and RX100 VI.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZR3 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will give you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older ZR3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.