Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony TF1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the TF1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ZR3 matches up against the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR3 offers 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) and the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ZR3 against the TF1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZR3 and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR3 and TF1.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TF1 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZR3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.