Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony S2100
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36 Features
26 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Released January 2010
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Following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic ZR3 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ZR3 was brought out within a month of the S2100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ZR3 scores versus the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Sony S2100
| ZR3 | S2100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Panasonic ZR3
| S2100 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony S2100
| ZR3 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZR3 has got outer 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 S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ZR3 vs the S2100.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZR3 and S2100 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR3 and S2100.
As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZR3 to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-ZX3 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.30 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
| 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 All around 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 |
| Cost at launch | $280 | $0 |