Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS3

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic ZS1 and Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the ZS1 (10MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is relatively similar but the ZS1 (1/2.5") and ZS3 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS1 was brought out very close to the ZS3 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ZS1 matches up vs the ZS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS1 has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS1 against the ZS3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS1 and ZS3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS1 and ZS3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The ZS1 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult.