Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H300

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS3 and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and H300 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS3 was revealed 5 years prior to the H300 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZS3 scores against the H300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS3 has got outside 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 H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS3 and Sony H300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS3 and the H300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS3 and H300 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS3 and H300.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony H300 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged ZS3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.