Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX5
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
26 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
26 Overall
32
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
32
95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
32
Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
(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
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched July 2010
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Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZR3 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ZR3 matches up versus the WX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Sony WX5
| ZR3 | WX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Panasonic ZR3
| WX5 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony WX5
| ZR3 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | July 2010 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZR3 offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ZR3 versus the WX5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR3 and WX5.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZR3 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography features
Sony WX5 Portrait photography features
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street photography with Panasonic ZR3
Street photography with Sony WX5
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography details
Sony WX5 Sports photography details
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX5 Travel photography highlights
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX5 Landscape photography highlights
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-ZX3 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-01-26 | 2010-07-08 |
| 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 measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.8 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 461k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | AVCHD Lite | AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 159 grams (0.35 lb) | 146 grams (0.32 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $280 | $250 |