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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W510

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W510 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W510 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W510, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the W510 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZR3 scores vs the W510 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Sony W510

 ZR3 W510 

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Panasonic ZR3

 W510 ZR3 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony W510

 ZR3 W510 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR3 has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZR3 versus the W510.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZR3 and W510 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR3 and W510.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZR3 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older ZR3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W510 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Street photography highlights
Sony W510 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography details
Sony W510 Sports photography details
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography factors
Sony W510 Travel photography factors
64
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR3
Landscape photography with Sony W510
37
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging highlights
Sony W510 Vlogging highlights
29
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR3 and Sony W510
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Also called Lumix DMC-ZX3 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-26 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II BIONZ
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lb) 119 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $280 $99