Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony HX400V

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS3 and Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and HX400V (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS3 was launched 5 years earlier than the HX400V and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the ZS3 grades vs the HX400V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS3 features exterior measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS3 and Sony HX400V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS3 versus the HX400V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS3 and HX400V is 91 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS3 and HX400V.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX400V to give you more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older ZS3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.