Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W370

The following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic ZS3 versus Sony W370, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and W370 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS3 was released 7 months prior to the W370 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the ZS3 grades against the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS3 offers physical 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) and the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS3 versus Sony W370 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS3 and the W370.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS3 and W370 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS3 and W370.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony W370 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged ZS3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.