Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W220

Below is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was launched 13 months later than the W220 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZR3 matches up against the W220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZR3 features exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ZR3 vs the W220.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR3 and W220.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZR3 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent ZR3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.