Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX70
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
26 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
26 Overall
32
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
41
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
41
Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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 WX70
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
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The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ZR3 was launched 24 months before the WX70 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZR3 grades vs the WX70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Sony WX70
| ZR3 | WX70 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Panasonic ZR3
| WX70 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony WX70
| ZR3 | WX70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZR3 provides outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZR3 against the WX70.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR3 and WX70.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX70 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged ZR3 will be behind in sensor technology.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX70 Portrait photography advice
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Panasonic ZR3 Street photography factors
Sony WX70 Street photography factors
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than others (114 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sony WX70 Sports photography features
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Sony WX70 Travel photography information
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lighter than others (114 grams)
offers focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Sony WX70 Landscape photography factors
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-ZX3 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-26 | 2012-01-30 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.30 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 159 gr (0.35 lb) | 114 gr (0.25 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 240 photographs |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $280 | $242 |