Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Competitors

As well as being compared against other travel zooms, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 is also often compared to pro digicams, super zooms, ultra compacts and compacts. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3's top rivals come from Canon (such as the ELPH 300 HS and the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS) and Panasonic (such as the Lumix DMC-ZS7 and the Lumix ZS20)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZR3 compared to other travel zoom competitors include: it is slightly smaller (compact 98x55x26 mm vs compact 105x59x28 mm), is slightly lighter (159 g vs 206 g) and slightly longer exposures (60 seconds vs 15 seconds).

However, on average it has slightly less zoom (8x vs 20x), doesn't have a built-in GPS, records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0") and has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 460k dots).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 similar age $361	Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS7 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Has a GPS Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Much faster max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/1300 of a second Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS7 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Significantly larger: Compact 103x60x33 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm Significantly heavier: 218 g vs 159 g Significantly thicker: 1.3" vs 1" common strengths of the DMC-ZS7 and DMC-ZR3 Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-ZS7 vs the DMC-ZR3
Panasonic Lumix ZS20 2 years newer $291 - $350	Significant advantages of the ZS20 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Much more zoom: 20x vs 8x Has a GPS Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the ZS20 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Significantly heavier: 206 g vs 159 g Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the ZS20 and DMC-ZR3 None found
	Compare the Lumix ZS20 vs the Lumix DMC-ZR3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 6 months older	Significant advantages of the DMC-ZR1 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Much faster max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/1300 of a second Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZR1 (vs the DMC-ZR3) None found common strengths of the DMC-ZR1 and DMC-ZR3 Fairly small: Compact 98x55x26 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm Light weight: 158 g vs 159 g Thin: 1" vs 1"
	Compare the DMC-ZR1 vs the DMC-ZR3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 1 year older	Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS3 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Much faster max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/1300 of a second Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS3 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Significantly larger: Compact 103x60x33 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm Significantly heavier: 229 g vs 159 g Significantly thicker: 1.3" vs 1" common strengths of the DMC-ZS3 and DMC-ZR3 Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-ZS3 vs the DMC-ZR3
Canon ELPH 310 HS 1 year newer $195 - $196	Significant advantages of the 310 HS (vs the DMC-ZR3) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Supports 24p Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Significant disadvantages of the 310 HS (vs the DMC-ZR3) Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the 310 HS and DMC-ZR3 Fairly small: Super compact 96x57x22 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm Light weight: 140 g vs 159 g Thin: 0.9" vs 1"
	Compare the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 1 year newer $189	Significant advantages of the DMC-FH27 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Has a touch screen Faster max shutter speed: 1/1600 of a second vs 1/1300 of a second Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FH27 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm common strengths of the DMC-FH27 and DMC-ZR3 Fairly small: Compact 99x56x27 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm Light weight: 159 g vs 159 g Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-FH27 vs the DMC-ZR3

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZR3 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it is slightly smaller (compact 98x55x26 mm vs large 135x107x149 mm), is thinner (1" vs 5.9"), is significantly lighter (159 g vs 386 g), is significantly less expensive ($297.99 vs $575.37) and much longer exposures (60 seconds vs 16 seconds).

However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm), doesn't shoot RAW, has a much narrower aperture (f/3.3 vs f/2.0), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps) and has a significantly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0").

Canon Powershot S100 1 year newer $370 - $430	Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Shoots RAW Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.3 Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the S100 and DMC-ZR3 Fairly small: Compact 99x60x28 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm Light weight: 198 g vs 159 g Thin: 1.1" vs 1"
	Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Canon PowerShot S95 6 months newer $364 - $389	Significant advantages of the S95 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Shoots RAW Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.3 Significant disadvantages of the S95 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the S95 and DMC-ZR3 Fairly small: Compact 99x58x29 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm Light weight: 193 g vs 159 g Thin: 1.2" vs 1"
	Compare the Canon PowerShot S95 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Samsung TL500 similar age	Significant advantages of the TL500 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Shoots RAW Much wider aperture: f/1.8 vs f/3.3 Significant disadvantages of the TL500 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Significantly heavier: 386 g vs 159 g No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO Much shorter max exposures: 16 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the TL500 and DMC-ZR3 Fairly small: Compact 114x63x29 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm Thin: 1.1" vs 1"
	Compare the Samsung TL500 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Fujifilm X-S1 1 year newer $828 - $964	Significant advantages of the X-S1 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Shoots RAW Has an external mic jack Significant disadvantages of the X-S1 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Much larger: Large 135x107x149 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm Much heavier: 920 g vs 159 g Much thicker: 5.9" vs 1" common strengths of the X-S1 and DMC-ZR3 None found
	Compare the Fujifilm X-S1 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Nikon Coolpix P300 1 year newer $299	Significant advantages of the P300 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Much wider aperture: f/1.8 vs f/3.3 Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the P300 (vs the DMC-ZR3) No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO Much shorter max exposures: 8 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the P300 and DMC-ZR3 Fairly small: Compact 103x58x32 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm Light weight: 189 g vs 159 g Thin: 1.3" vs 1"
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P300 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 1 year older $575	Significant advantages of the DMC-LX3 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Shoots RAW Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.3 Significant disadvantages of the DMC-LX3 (vs the DMC-ZR3) None found common strengths of the DMC-LX3 and DMC-ZR3 Fairly small: Compact 109x60x27 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm Thin: 1.1" vs 1" Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-LX3 vs the DMC-ZR3

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZR3 compared to super zoom competitors include: it is much smaller (compact 98x55x26 mm vs prosumer size 116x81x86 mm), is thinner (1" vs 3.6"), is much lighter (159 g vs 528 g) and much longer exposures (60 seconds vs 8 seconds).

However, on average it has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.3 vs f/2.8), has much less zoom (8x vs 24x), has a significantly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots) and doesn't have a screen which flips out.

Fujifilm FinePix S3300 1 year newer $272	Significant advantages of the S3300 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Much more zoom: 26x vs 8x Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Has a viewfinder: Digital vs None Significant disadvantages of the S3300 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Much larger: Prosumer size 118x80x99 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm Much thicker: 3.9" vs 1" Much heavier: 540 g vs 159 g common strengths of the S3300 and DMC-ZR3 None found
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix S3300 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 1 year newer $499	Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ150 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Has an external mic jack Significantly more zoom: 24x vs 8x Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ150 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Much larger: Prosumer size 124x82x92 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm Much heavier: 528 g vs 159 g Much thicker: 3.6" vs 1" common strengths of the DMC-FZ150 and DMC-ZR3 Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-FZ150 vs the DMC-ZR3
Nikon Coolpix L120 1 year newer $180 - $220	Significant advantages of the L120 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Significantly more zoom: 21x vs 8x Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Significant disadvantages of the L120 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Significantly larger: Prosumer size 110x77x78 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm Much thicker: 3.1" vs 1" Significantly heavier: 406 g vs 159 g common strengths of the L120 and DMC-ZR3 Fairly small: Prosumer size 110x77x78 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm Light weight: 406 g vs 159 g Thin: 3.1" vs 1"
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix L120 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Nikon Coolpix L810 2 years newer $250 - $265	Significant advantages of the L810 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Much more zoom: 25.4x vs 8x Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Significant disadvantages of the L810 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Significantly larger: Prosumer size 111x76x83 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm Much thicker: 3.3" vs 1" Much heavier: 430 g vs 159 g common strengths of the L810 and DMC-ZR3 Fairly small: Prosumer size 111x76x83 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm Light weight: 430 g vs 159 g Thin: 3.3" vs 1"
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix L810 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 1 year older	Significant advantages of the DSC-H50 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Significantly wider aperture: f/2.7 vs f/3.3 Has a flip-out screen Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Significant disadvantages of the DSC-H50 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Much worse wide angle: 31 mm vs 25 mm Much larger: Prosumer size 116x81x86 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm Significantly lower true resolution: 9 MP vs 9.8 MP common strengths of the DSC-H50 and DMC-ZR3 Fairly small: Prosumer size 116x81x86 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZR3 compared to ultra compact competitors include: it slightly closer macro focusing (3 cm vs 10 cm), slightly higher boost light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs none) and much longer exposures (60 seconds vs 4 seconds).

However, on average it has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.3 vs f/2.8), is slightly larger (compact 98x55x26 mm vs ultra compact 92x52x19 mm), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO), lacks a built in panoramas and is older (january, 2010 vs january, 2011).

Sony Cyber-shot WX50 2 years newer $178 - $198	Significant advantages of the WX50 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Significantly wider aperture: f/2.6 vs f/3.3 Better maximum light sensitivity: 12,800 ISO vs 1,600 ISO Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the WX50 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Much shorter max exposures: 4 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the WX50 and DMC-ZR3 Good wide angle: 25 mm vs 25 mm Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 1 year newer $129	Significant advantages of the DMC-FH2 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Smaller: Ultra compact 94x53x18 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm Significantly thinner: 0.7" vs 1" Faster max shutter speed: 1/1600 of a second vs 1/1300 of a second Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FH2 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm common strengths of the DMC-FH2 and DMC-ZR3 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Very good boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-FH2 vs the DMC-ZR3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65 6 months older	Significant advantages of the DMC-FX65 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.3 Significantly thinner: 0.7" vs 1" Much faster max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/1300 of a second Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FX65 (vs the DMC-ZR3) None found common strengths of the DMC-FX65 and DMC-ZR3 Good wide angle: 25 mm vs 25 mm Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Very good boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
	Compare the DMC-FX65 vs the DMC-ZR3
Nikon Coolpix S3100 1 year newer $104	Significant advantages of the S3100 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Can create panoramas in-camera Significantly thinner: 0.7" vs 1" Lighter: 118 g vs 159 g Significant disadvantages of the S3100 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Much worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 3 cm Much shorter max exposures: 4 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the S3100 and DMC-ZR3 None found
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix S3100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 similar age $164 - $183	Significant advantages of the DSC-W350 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Significantly wider aperture: f/2.7 vs f/3.3 Significantly smaller: Ultra compact 91x52x17 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm Significantly thinner: 0.7" vs 1" Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W350 (vs the DMC-ZR3) No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO Much shorter max exposures: 2 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the DSC-W350 and DMC-ZR3 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZR3 compared to compact competitors include: it has a slightly wider wide angle lens (25 mm vs 35 mm), has better image stabilization (lens vs none), takes significantly higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 5.9 MP), slightly closer macro focusing (3 cm vs 5 cm) and slightly higher boost light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO).

However, on average it has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.3 vs f/2.7), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 461k dots), is slightly larger (compact 98x55x26 mm vs super compact 94x51x24 mm) and doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps).

Canon ELPH 300 HS 1 year newer $148 - $179	Significant advantages of the 300 HS (vs the DMC-ZR3) Significantly wider aperture: f/2.7 vs f/3.3 Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps Supports 24p Significant disadvantages of the 300 HS (vs the DMC-ZR3) Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the 300 HS and DMC-ZR3 Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 25 mm Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 3 cm
	Compare the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS 1 year newer $229	Significant advantages of the ELPH 110 HS (vs the DMC-ZR3) Significantly wider aperture: f/2.7 vs f/3.3 Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps Supports 24p Significant disadvantages of the ELPH 110 HS (vs the DMC-ZR3) Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the ELPH 110 HS and DMC-ZR3 Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 25 mm Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 3 cm
	Compare the Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX9 4 years older	Significant advantages of the DMC-FX9 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.3 Much faster max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/1300 of a second Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FX9 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Much worse wide angle: 35 mm vs 25 mm Much lower true resolution: 5.9 MP vs 9.8 MP Significantly smaller sensor: 1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm common strengths of the DMC-FX9 and DMC-ZR3 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the DMC-FX9 vs the DMC-ZR3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 5 months newer $237 - $286	Significant advantages of the DMC-FX700 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Much wider aperture: f/2.2 vs f/3.3 Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FX700 (vs the DMC-ZR3) None found common strengths of the DMC-FX700 and DMC-ZR3 Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 25 mm Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 3 cm
	Compare the DMC-FX700 vs the DMC-ZR3
Sony Cybershot WX7 1 year newer $241 - $273	Significant advantages of the WX7 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Significantly wider aperture: f/2.6 vs f/3.3 Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the WX7 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Much shorter max exposures: 2 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the WX7 and DMC-ZR3 Good wide angle: 25 mm vs 25 mm Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Fujifilm Finepix JX500 1 year newer $119 - $121	Significant advantages of the JX500 (vs the DMC-ZR3) Significantly lighter: 113 g vs 159 g Significant disadvantages of the JX500 (vs the DMC-ZR3) No image stabilization: None vs Lens Much worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 3 cm Much shorter max exposures: 8 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the JX500 and DMC-ZR3 None found
	Compare the Fujifilm Finepix JX500 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3