Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX350

Lets look closer at the Panasonic ZR3 versus Sony WX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the ZR3 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was revealed 5 years earlier than the WX350 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the ZR3 scores versus the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR3 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZR3 versus Sony WX350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZR3 and the WX350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZR3 and WX350 is 94 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR3 and WX350.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX350 to give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged ZR3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.