Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III 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
- Launched May 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
- Released July 2009
- Successor is Ricoh GR Digital IV
Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ZS3 (10MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is relatively well matched but the ZS3 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ZS3 was launched 2 months earlier than the GR Digital III which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ZS3 grades versus the GR Digital III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Ricoh GR Digital III
ZS3 | GR Digital III |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Panasonic ZS3
GR Digital III | ZS3 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Ricoh GR Digital III
ZS3 | GR Digital III | |||
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Released | May 2009 | July 2009 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS3 offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS3 against the GR Digital III.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS3 and GR Digital III is 91 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS3 and GR Digital III.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The ZS3 features the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging.
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Ricoh GR Digital III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Ricoh GR Digital III |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ7 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2009-07-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | GR engine III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/1.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 229g (0.50 lb) | 208g (0.46 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $200 | $399 |