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

Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony QX1 Overview
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.

The 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.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony QX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 & Sony Alpha QX1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.