Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W560

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W560, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and W560 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS3 was released 20 months earlier than the W560 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ZS3 grades against the W560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS3 provides physical dimensions 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 W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS3 vs the W560.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS3 and W560 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS3 and W560.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W560 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZS3 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.