Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W620
94 Imaging
36 Features
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96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W620 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Sony W620
ZR3 | W620 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Panasonic ZR3
W620 | ZR3 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 23 months |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony W620
ZR3 | W620 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Examine the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony W620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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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 |