Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W800
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W800 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
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Introduced February 2014
Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W800 Overview
The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic ZR3 versus Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the ZR3 (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ZR3 was brought out 5 years before the W800 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ZR3 grades versus the W800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W800 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Sony W800
ZR3 | W800 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Panasonic ZR3
W800 | ZR3 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | January 2010 | Newer by 49 months |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony W800
ZR3 | W800 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR3 has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic ZR3 versus Sony W800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ZR3 and the W800.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and W800 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR3 and W800.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W800 to offer greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged ZR3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony W800 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-ZX3 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-26 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine HD II | - |
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 | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.2-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 data format | AVCHD Lite | AVI MPEG4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 159g (0.35 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $280 | $90 |