Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony TX20

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZR3 versus Sony TX20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was brought out 3 years before the TX20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ZR3 matches up against the TX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZR3 comes with outer 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 TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ZR3 and the TX20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZR3 and TX20 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR3 and TX20.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX20 to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZR3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.