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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX150

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX150 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the ZR3 (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was announced 3 years earlier than the WX150 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ZR3 matches up versus the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Sony WX150

 ZR3 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Panasonic ZR3

 WX150 ZR3 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony WX150

 ZR3 WX150 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR3 has exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ZR3 compared to the WX150.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and WX150 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR3 and WX150.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX150 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged ZR3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography details
Sony WX150 Portrait photography details
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
MP count good (18MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
Sports photography with Sony WX150
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography advice
Sony WX150 Travel photography advice
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX150 Landscape photography factors
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
45
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZR3
Vlogging with Sony WX150
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR3 and Sony WX150
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-ZX3 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-26 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $280 $300