Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony A380
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony A380 Key Specs
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- 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
- Released May 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic ZS3 versus Sony A380, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and A380 (14MP) and the ZS3 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ZS3 was released 3 months before the A380 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the ZS3 grades versus the A380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Sony A380
| ZS3 | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Panasonic ZS3
| A380 | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Sony A380
| ZS3 | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2009 |  | August 2009 | Similar age |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS3 comes with external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony A380 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS3 versus Sony A380 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS3 against the A380.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS3 and A380 is 91 and 68 respectively.
Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS3 and A380.
As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS3 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A380 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony A380 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ7 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2009-05-14 | 2009-08-24 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 229 gr (0.50 pounds) | 519 gr (1.14 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 67 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 614 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 500 shots |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $200 | $899 |
