Panasonic ZS3 vs Panasonic ZS7
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced May 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
- New Model is Panasonic ZS8
Panasonic ZS3 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic ZS3 vs Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the ZS3 (10MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe ZS3 was launched 3 years before the ZS7 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ZS3 grades versus the ZS7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZS3 vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic ZS7
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic ZS3
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Introduced | July 2011 | May 2009 | Fresher by 26 months |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Panasonic ZS7
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS3 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS3 enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic ZS3 vs Panasonic ZS7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS3 against the ZS7.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS3 and ZS7 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS3 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS3 and ZS7.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS7 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older ZS3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-TZ7 | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-05-14 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 229 gr (0.50 lbs) | 218 gr (0.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $200 | $350 |