Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W710
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W710 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
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Launched January 2013
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Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ZR3 was launched 3 years prior to the W710 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ZR3 grades vs the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Sony W710
| ZR3 | W710 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic ZR3
| W710 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 35 months |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony W710
| ZR3 | W710 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR3 provides physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ZR3 against the W710.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZR3 and W710 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR3 and W710.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W710 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older ZR3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W710 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-ZX3 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-01-26 | 2013-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.30 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 159 gr (0.35 lbs) | 114 gr (0.25 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 240 shots |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $280 | $90 |
