Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony WX220
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched May 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2014
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Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony WX220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ZS3 was launched 5 years prior to the WX220 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ZS3 scores against the WX220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Sony WX220
| ZS3 | WX220 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Panasonic ZS3
| WX220 | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | May 2009 | More modern by 57 months |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Sony WX220
| ZS3 | WX220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS3 comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS3 versus the WX220.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS3 and WX220 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS3 and WX220.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX220 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged ZS3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
| Alternative name | Lumix DMC-TZ7 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2014-02-12 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 229 grams (0.50 pounds) | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| 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 | - | 210 photographs |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $200 | $198 |