Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W230

Let's look closer at the Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was brought out 12 months later than the W230 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZR3 scores against the W230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR3 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W230 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ZR3 compared to the W230.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and W230 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR3 and W230.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZR3 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer ZR3 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.