Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh CX3

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the ZS3 (10MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS3 was announced 13 months prior to the CX3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ZS3 grades versus the CX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 & Ricoh CX3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS3 provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh CX3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS3 compared to the CX3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS3 and CX3 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS3 and CX3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos but you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older ZS3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.