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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony S2000

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Panasonic ZR3
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZR3 versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZR3 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was revealed about the same time to the S2000 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ZR3 grades against the S2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Sony S2000

 ZR3 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic ZR3

 S2000 ZR3 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony S2000

 ZR3 S2000 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR3 has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZR3 versus Sony S2000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ZR3 and the S2000.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZR3 and S2000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR3 and S2000.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZR3 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZR3
Street photography with Sony S2000
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography advice
Sony S2000 Sports photography advice
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZR3
Travel photography with Sony S2000
64
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography details
Sony S2000 Landscape photography details
37
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
nice screen size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging features
Sony S2000 Vlogging features
29
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR3 and Sony S2000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Also called as Lumix DMC-ZX3 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-26 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 gr (0.35 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $225