Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX9
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2011
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Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony WX9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ZR3 was brought out 11 months earlier than the WX9 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ZR3 matches up against the WX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Sony WX9
| ZR3 | WX9 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Panasonic ZR3
| WX9 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 11 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony WX9
| ZR3 | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR3 enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZR3 vs the WX9.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZR3 and WX9 is 94 and 99 respectively.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR3 and WX9.
All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX9 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZR3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-ZX3 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-01-26 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.30 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 159 grams (0.35 lbs) | - |
| Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| 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 | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $280 | $188 |