Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W330

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZR3 versus Sony W330, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was revealed at a similar time to the W330 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ZR3 scores vs the W330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR3 has got 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) while the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the ZR3 versus the W330.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and W330 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR3 and W330.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you have to take the production date of the products into consideration.