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Panasonic ZS3 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic ZS3 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS3
(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
Panasonic ZS7
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic ZS7

 ZS3 ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic ZS3

 ZS7 ZS3 
IntroducedJuly 2011May 2009Fresher by 26 months

Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Panasonic ZS7

 ZS3 ZS7 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame 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).

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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.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS3 and ZS7 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS3 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS3 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography information
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competitors (218g)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS3
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS7
35
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
38
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging advice
30
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
30
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS3 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
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