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Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W220

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS3
(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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W220 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS3 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS3 was announced 5 months later than the W220 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ZS3 matches up vs the W220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Sony W220

 ZS3 W220 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic ZS3

 W220 ZS3 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Sony W220

 ZS3 W220 
LaunchedMay 2009January 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS3 offers external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS3 and the W220.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS3 and W220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS3 and W220.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W220 to resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography features
Sony W220 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Street photography highlights
Sony W220 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (229g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography advice
Sony W220 Sports photography advice
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography highlights
Sony W220 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than average (229g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging features
Sony W220 Vlogging features
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (229g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS3 and Sony W220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m (Auto ISO) 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 229 gr (0.50 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $160