Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W570
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W570 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
- Announced January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
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The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony W570, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ZR3 was revealed 11 months earlier than the W570 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZR3 grades against the W570 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Sony W570
| ZR3 | W570 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Panasonic ZR3
| W570 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 11 months |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony W570
| ZR3 | W570 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR3 has external 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 W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ZR3 vs the W570.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZR3 and W570 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR3 and W570.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W570 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged ZR3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W570 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-ZX3 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-01-26 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine HD II | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| 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 mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 | 159 grams (0.35 lb) | 116 grams (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $280 | $159 |
