Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX500
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX500 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
- Announced January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Earlier Model is Sony WX350
Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX500 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony WX500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the ZR3 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe ZR3 was introduced 6 years before the WX500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ZR3 grades versus the WX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Sony WX500
ZR3 | WX500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Panasonic ZR3
WX500 | ZR3 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | January 2010 | More recent by 63 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony WX500
ZR3 | WX500 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZR3 offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony WX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZR3 and the WX500.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and WX500 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR3 and WX500.
Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX500 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older ZR3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-ZX3 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-26 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine HD II | Bionz X |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 159g (0.35 pounds) | 236g (0.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 360 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $280 | $348 |