Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W730

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic ZS3 versus Sony W730, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS3 was brought out 4 years before the W730 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ZS3 matches up vs the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS3 enjoys outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS3 versus Sony W730 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS3 vs the W730.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS3 and W730 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS3 and W730.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W730 to provide you with more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older ZS3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.