Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W310

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W310, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS3 (10MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS3 was introduced 7 months prior to the W310 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ZS3 matches up vs the W310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS3 provides external 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 W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W310 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS3 versus the W310.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS3 and W310 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS3 and W310.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W310 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older ZS3 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.