Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W370
94 Imaging
36 Features
26 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W370 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
- Released January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W370 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Sony W370
ZR3 | W370 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic ZR3
W370 | ZR3 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony W370
ZR3 | W370 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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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 |