Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony QX1
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Revealed May 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Released September 2014
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The following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic ZS3 versus Sony QX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the ZS3 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ZS3 was released 6 years before the QX1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZS3 matches up against the QX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Sony QX1
| ZS3 | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | " | Larger display (+3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 0k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Panasonic ZS3
| QX1 | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2014 |  | May 2009 | Newer by 64 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Sony QX1
| ZS3 | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS3 provides external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS3 compared to the QX1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS3 and QX1 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS3 and QX1.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS3 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony QX1 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged ZS3 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony QX1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Sony Alpha QX1 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ7 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Lens-style |
| Revealed | 2009-05-14 | 2014-09-03 |
| Body design | Compact | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 357.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | - |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 229 gr (0.50 lb) | 216 gr (0.48 lb) |
| Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 440 pictures |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $200 | $500 |