Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung SL820

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic ZS3 versus Samsung SL820, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS3 (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS3 was manufactured 3 months later than the SL820 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the ZS3 scores vs the SL820 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS3 comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS3 compared to the SL820.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS3 and SL820 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS3 and SL820.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung SL820 to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.