Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Competitors

As well as being compared against other travel zooms, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 is also often compared to pro digicams, mirrorless, ultra compacts, compacts and super zooms. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3's top rivals come from Panasonic (such as the Lumix DMC-ZS10 and the Lumix DMC-ZS5) and Canon (such as the PowerShot SD4000 IS and the Powershot S100)

Generally, compared to other travel zoom competitors the Panasonic DMC-ZS3 has slightly less zoom (12x vs 16x), doesn't have a built-in GPS, has a CCD-family sensor (CCD vs CMOS), is older (january, 2009 vs january, 2011) and is less popular.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 2 years newer $195 - $328	Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS10 (vs the DMC-ZS3) Has a GPS Significantly more zoom: 16x vs 12x Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS10 (vs the DMC-ZS3) None found common strengths of the DMC-ZS10 and DMC-ZS3 Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-ZS10 vs the DMC-ZS3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 1 year newer $235 - $298	Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS5 (vs the DMC-ZS3) None found Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS5 (vs the DMC-ZS3) Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Much slower max shutter speed: 1/1300 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second common strengths of the DMC-ZS5 and DMC-ZS3 Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-ZS5 vs the DMC-ZS3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 2 years newer $170 - $271	Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS8 (vs the DMC-ZS3) Significantly more zoom: 16x vs 12x Significantly faster max shutter speed: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS8 (vs the DMC-ZS3) None found common strengths of the DMC-ZS8 and DMC-ZS3 Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-ZS8 vs the DMC-ZS3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 1 year newer $285 - $361	Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS7 (vs the DMC-ZS3) Has a GPS Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS7 (vs the DMC-ZS3) None found common strengths of the DMC-ZS7 and DMC-ZS3 Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-ZS7 vs the DMC-ZS3
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v 2 years newer $289 - $328	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the DMC-ZS3) Has a GPS Significantly more zoom: 16x vs 12x Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the DMC-ZS3) No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO Significantly shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the DSC-HX9v and DMC-ZS3 Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 similar age $129	Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS1 (vs the DMC-ZS3) None found Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS1 (vs the DMC-ZS3) Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Much lower true resolution: 8.6 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-ZS1 and DMC-ZS3 Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-ZS1 vs the DMC-ZS3

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZS3 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it significantly longer exposures (60 seconds vs 15 seconds).

However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm), doesn't shoot RAW, has a much narrower aperture (f/3.3 vs f/2.0), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps) and takes slightly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 12 MP).

Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS 1 year newer $294	Significant advantages of the SD4000 IS (vs the DMC-ZS3) Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.3 Records high-speed movies: 240 fps vs None Has a CMOS-family sensor: CMOS vs CCD Significant disadvantages of the SD4000 IS (vs the DMC-ZS3) Worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the SD4000 IS and DMC-ZS3 Fairly small: Super compact 100x54x23 mm vs Compact 103x60x33 mm Light weight: 175 g vs 229 g Thin: 0.9" vs 1.3"
	Compare the Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Canon Powershot S100 2 years newer $414 - $430	Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the DMC-ZS3) Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Shoots RAW Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.3 Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the DMC-ZS3) Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the S100 and DMC-ZS3 Fairly small: Compact 99x60x28 mm vs Compact 103x60x33 mm Light weight: 198 g vs 229 g Thin: 1.1" vs 1.3"
	Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 1 year newer $320 - $468	Significant advantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the DMC-ZS3) 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-LX5 (vs the DMC-ZS3) None found common strengths of the DMC-LX5 and DMC-ZS3 Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-LX5 vs the DMC-ZS3
Canon PowerShot S95 1 year newer $369	Significant advantages of the S95 (vs the DMC-ZS3) 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-ZS3) Worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the S95 and DMC-ZS3 Fairly small: Compact 99x58x29 mm vs Compact 103x60x33 mm Light weight: 193 g vs 229 g Thin: 1.2" vs 1.3"
	Compare the Canon PowerShot S95 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 6 months older $707	Significant advantages of the DMC-LX3 (vs the DMC-ZS3) 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-ZS3) None found common strengths of the DMC-LX3 and DMC-ZS3 Fairly small: Compact 109x60x27 mm vs Compact 103x60x33 mm Thin: 1.1" vs 1.3" Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-LX3 vs the DMC-ZS3

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZS3 compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it has image stabilization (lens vs none), is slightly lighter (229 g vs 318 g), slightly longer exposures (60 seconds vs 30 seconds) and has a built-in flash.

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 60fps), has a slightly lower resolution screen (460k dots vs 920k dots), takes significantly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 16 MP), much lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 25,600 ISO) and doesn't have a touch screen.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 2 years newer $754 (body only) $916 - $964 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-GX1 (vs the DMC-ZS3) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Shoots RAW Has interchangeable lenses Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GX1 (vs the DMC-ZS3) No image stabilization: None vs Lens common strengths of the DMC-GX1 and DMC-ZS3 Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the DMC-GX1 vs the DMC-ZS3
Sony NEX-5N 2 years newer $599 - $600 (body only) $698 - $699 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-5N (vs the DMC-ZS3) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Better maximum light sensitivity: 25,600 ISO vs 1,600 ISO Significantly higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 460k dots Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5N (vs the DMC-ZS3) No image stabilization: None vs Lens No built-in flash Significantly shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the NEX-5N and DMC-ZS3 Fairly small: Compact 111x59x38 mm vs Compact 103x60x33 mm Light weight: 269 g vs 229 g
	Compare the Sony NEX-5N vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZS3 compared to ultra compact competitors include: it has significantly more zoom (12x vs 4x), has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), has boost light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs none), has a faster max shutter speed (1/2000 of a second vs 1/1600 of a second) and much longer exposures (60 seconds vs 2 seconds).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 60fps), is much larger (compact 103x60x33 mm vs ultra compact 91x52x17 mm), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO), doesn't have a touch screen and doesn't shoot as fast continuously (2.3 fps vs 10 fps).

Sony Cybershot TX10 2 years newer $265 - $308	Significant advantages of the TX10 (vs the DMC-ZS3) Much smaller: Ultra compact 95x56x17 mm vs Compact 103x60x33 mm Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Has a touch screen Significant disadvantages of the TX10 (vs the DMC-ZS3) Significantly less zoom: 4x vs 12x Much shorter max exposures: 2 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the TX10 and DMC-ZS3 Good wide angle: 25 mm vs 25 mm Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-TX10 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 1 year newer $139 - $183	Significant advantages of the DSC-W350 (vs the DMC-ZS3) Much smaller: Ultra compact 91x52x17 mm vs Compact 103x60x33 mm Significantly wider aperture: f/2.7 vs f/3.3 Much lighter: 117 g vs 229 g Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W350 (vs the DMC-ZS3) Significantly less zoom: 4x vs 12x Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO common strengths of the DSC-W350 and DMC-ZS3 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZS3 compared to compact competitors include: it has significantly more zoom (12x vs 3x), has a significantly wider wide angle lens (25 mm vs 38 mm), has a significantly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.5"), has better image stabilization (lens vs none) and takes significantly higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 7.1 MP).

However, on average it has a significantly narrower aperture (f/3.3 vs f/2.4), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), is significantly larger (compact 103x60x33 mm vs super compact 92x52x22 mm), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps) and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Canon ELPH 300 HS 2 years newer $125 - $233	Significant advantages of the 300 HS (vs the DMC-ZS3) Much smaller: Super compact 92x55x19 mm vs Compact 103x60x33 mm Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significantly wider aperture: f/2.7 vs f/3.3 Significant disadvantages of the 300 HS (vs the DMC-ZS3) Significantly less zoom: 5x vs 12x Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the 300 HS and DMC-ZS3 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-ZS3
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W7 3 years older	Significant advantages of the DSC-W7 (vs the DMC-ZS3) Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.3 Has a viewfinder: Tunnel vs None Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W7 (vs the DMC-ZS3) Much worse wide angle: 38 mm vs 25 mm Much lower true resolution: 7.1 MP vs 9.8 MP Much smaller screen: 2.5" vs 3.0" common strengths of the DSC-W7 and DMC-ZS3 Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W7 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 1 year newer $230	Significant advantages of the DSC-WX5 (vs the DMC-ZS3) Significantly wider aperture: f/2.4 vs f/3.3 Much smaller: Super compact 92x52x22 mm vs Compact 103x60x33 mm Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the DSC-WX5 (vs the DMC-ZS3) Significantly less zoom: 5x vs 12x No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO Much shorter max exposures: 2 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the DSC-WX5 and DMC-ZS3 Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 25 mm Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZS3 compared to super zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider wide angle lens (25 mm vs 36 mm), has a much larger screen (3.0" vs 2.0"), has a slightly higher resolution screen (460k dots vs 230k dots), is much smaller (compact 103x60x33 mm vs prosumer size 124x81x95 mm) and takes significantly higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 5.9 MP).

However, on average it has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.3 vs f/2.7), has much less zoom (12x vs 35x), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 220 fps) and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 1 year newer $611 - $657	Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ100 (vs the DMC-ZS3) Significantly more zoom: 24x vs 12x Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ100 (vs the DMC-ZS3) Much larger: Prosumer size 124x81x95 mm vs Compact 103x60x33 mm Much thicker: 3.7" vs 1.3" Much heavier: 539 g vs 229 g common strengths of the DMC-FZ100 and DMC-ZS3 Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-FZ100 vs the DMC-ZS3
Canon PowerShot S3 IS 2 years older	Significant advantages of the S3 IS (vs the DMC-ZS3) Significantly wider aperture: f/2.7 vs f/3.3 Has a flip-out screen Has a viewfinder: Digital vs None Significant disadvantages of the S3 IS (vs the DMC-ZS3) Much smaller screen: 2.0" vs 3.0" Much worse wide angle: 36 mm vs 25 mm Much lower true resolution: 5.9 MP vs 9.8 MP common strengths of the S3 IS and DMC-ZS3 Fairly small: Prosumer size 113x78x76 mm vs Compact 103x60x33 mm Thin: 3" vs 1.3"
	Compare the Canon PowerShot S3 IS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Canon Powershot SX40 2 years newer $379	Significant advantages of the SX40 (vs the DMC-ZS3) Much more zoom: 35x vs 12x Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significantly wider aperture: f/2.7 vs f/3.3 Significant disadvantages of the SX40 (vs the DMC-ZS3) Much larger: Professional size 123x92x108 mm vs Compact 103x60x33 mm Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Much thicker: 4.3" vs 1.3" common strengths of the SX40 and DMC-ZS3 None found
	Compare the Canon Powershot SX40 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3