Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony TX7
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Sony TX7
ZR3 | TX7 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Panasonic ZR3
TX7 | ZR3 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony TX7
ZR3 | TX7 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Panasonic ZR3 versus Sony TX7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZR3 and TX7 is 94 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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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 |