Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung WB850F

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic ZS3 versus Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS3 was launched 3 years prior to the WB850F which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ZS3 grades versus the WB850F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS3 enjoys external dimensions 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 Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS3 vs the WB850F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS3 and WB850F is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS3 and WB850F.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB850F to give greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged ZS3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.