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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony TX7

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony TX7 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony TX7 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic ZR3 versus Sony TX7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZR3 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the ZR3 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZR3 was revealed within a month of the TX7 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ZR3 grades vs the TX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Sony TX7

 ZR3 TX7 

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Panasonic ZR3

 TX7 ZR3 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony TX7

 ZR3 TX7 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR3 enjoys outer measurements 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 TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ZR3 against the TX7.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZR3 and TX7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR3 and TX7.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZR3 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZR3 will offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography info
Sony TX7 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZR3
Street photography with Sony TX7
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Sports photography camera
37
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography features
Sony TX7 Travel photography features
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
offers focus via touch
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (149g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography features
Sony TX7 Landscape photography features
37
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
rather wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX7 Vlogging highlights
29
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
32
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (149g)
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR3 and Sony TX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-26 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $280 $300