Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony RX100 II
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Announced May 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Released June 2013
- Previous Model is Sony RX100
- Later Model is Sony RX100 III
Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony RX100 II Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony RX100 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the ZS3 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") possess totally different sensor size.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe ZS3 was introduced 5 years earlier than the RX100 II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZS3 grades against the RX100 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Sony RX100 II
ZS3 | RX100 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Panasonic ZS3
RX100 II | ZS3 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | May 2009 | Newer by 50 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Sony RX100 II
ZS3 | RX100 II | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS3 has external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony RX100 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS3 compared to the RX100 II.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS3 and RX100 II is 91 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS3 and RX100 II.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS3 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX100 II will produce more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged ZS3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ7 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-05-14 | 2013-06-27 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
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 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 grams (0.50 pounds) | 281 grams (0.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $200 | $598 |