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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W370

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W370 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W370 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic ZR3 versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was introduced very close to the W370 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the ZR3 matches up against the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Sony W370

 ZR3 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic ZR3

 W370 ZR3 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony W370

 ZR3 W370 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZR3 has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZR3 versus Sony W370 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZR3 against the W370.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZR3 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR3 and W370.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR3
Portrait photography with Sony W370
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Street photography highlights
Sony W370 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
Sports photography with Sony W370
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZR3
Travel photography with Sony W370
64
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR3
Landscape photography with Sony W370
37
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
37
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZR3
Vlogging with Sony W370
29
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR3 and Sony W370
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Also called Lumix DMC-ZX3 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-26 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159g (0.35 lbs) 179g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $280 $230