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Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W810

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
26
Overall
36

Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W810 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W810, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and W810 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ZS3 was announced 5 years prior to the W810 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the ZS3 scores versus the W810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Sony W810

 ZS3 W810 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Panasonic ZS3

 W810 ZS3 
LaunchedJanuary 2014May 2009Newer by 56 months

Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Sony W810

 ZS3 W810 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS3 features outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W810 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ZS3 compared to the W810.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS3 and W810 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS3 and W810.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W810 to offer you greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged ZS3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography information
Sony W810 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
Sony W810 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography advice
Sony W810 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography information
Sony W810 Landscape photography information
35
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
40
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging features
Sony W810 Vlogging features
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
32
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS3 and Sony W810
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Alternative name Lumix DMC-TZ7 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2009-05-14 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m (Auto ISO) 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 229 gr (0.50 pounds) 111 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $100