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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W620

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W620 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was released 23 months before the W620 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZR3 grades vs the W620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Sony W620

 ZR3 W620 

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Panasonic ZR3

 W620 ZR3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 23 months

Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony W620

 ZR3 W620 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR3 comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZR3 against the W620.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZR3 and W620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR3 and W620.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older ZR3 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Street photography factors
Sony W620 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography info
Sony W620 Sports photography info
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
32
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography advice
Sony W620 Travel photography advice
64
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography info
Sony W620 Landscape photography info
37
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
33
quite wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging features
Sony W620 Vlogging features
29
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors (116g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR3 and Sony W620
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-26 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
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)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $280 $102