Panasonic Lumix
DMC-ZR3
 vs
Sony Cyber-shot
DSC-WX1

Updated (February, 2011): Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 vs Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

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Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/2.4
Size
 Really small
Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
Thickness
 Thin
0.8"
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3

Light sensitivity (boost)
 High ISO (boost)
6,400 ISO
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds

differences

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZR3
True resolution Much higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 8.1 MP
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 Capture around 20% more detail in your photos
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/2.7" 5.6x4.2mm
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 Around 20% larger sensor
Zoom More zoom 8x vs 5x
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 More than 2.5x more zoom
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 6,400 ISO vs None
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 Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Macro focus Better macro capability 3 cm vs 5 cm
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 Focus on subjects 40% closer to the lens
Longest exposure Much longer exposures 60s vs 2s
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 30x longer exposures
Lowest price Cheaper $184.98 vs $284.99
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 The best price we've seen is $100 cheaper (around 40% less)
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Advantages of the Sony DSC-WX1
Aperture Significantly wider aperture f/2.4 vs f/3.3
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 At its widest zoom, the DSC-WX1's lens captures slightly more light (0.9 f-stops)
Size Smaller 91x52x20 mm vs 98x55x26 mm
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 More than 30% smaller
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 10 fps vs 1.8 fps
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 More than 5.5x faster continuous shooting
Wide angle Better wide angle 24 mm vs 25 mm
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 Almost the same
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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 The DSC-WX1's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Thickness Thinner 0.8" vs 1"
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 More than 20% thinner
Shutter lag Slightly less shutter lag 180 ms vs 420 ms
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 2.3x less delay when taking photos
Weight Slightly lighter 149 g vs 159 g
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 Around 10% lighter
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/1600s vs 1/1300s
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 Around 20% faster max shutter speed
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
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Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a travel zoom with a ultra compact.

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similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
DMC-ZR3:25 mm
DSC-WX1:24 mm
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Fastest shutter speed Slow max shutter speed Help
DMC-ZR3:1/1300s
DSC-WX1:1/1600s
Screen size Very small screens Help
2.7"
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
720p @ 30fps

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7

Sony Cybershot WX7

Compact

$254 - $305
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Macro focus Slightly worse macro focusing
Compare the Cybershot WX7 vs the Lumix DMC-ZR3
Compare the Cybershot WX7 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Compact

$130 - $233
Movie format Records higher quality movies
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Aperture Has a slightly narrower aperture
Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the Lumix DMC-ZR3
Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$414 - $430
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Lumix DMC-ZR3
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX10

Sony Cybershot WX10

Compact

$210 - $238
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Thickness Is thicker
Macro focus Slightly worse macro focusing
Compare the Cybershot WX10 vs the Lumix DMC-ZR3
Compare the Cybershot WX10 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Canon ELPH 100 HS

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Compact

$100 - $189
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Wide angle Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a slightly narrower aperture
Compare the ELPH 100 HS vs the Lumix DMC-ZR3
Compare the ELPH 100 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Ultra compact

$139 - $183
Thickness Is thinner
Weight Is slightly lighter
Wide angle Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W350 vs the Lumix DMC-ZR3
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W350 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Travel zoom

$285 - $361
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Zoom More zoom
Size Significantly larger
Weight Significantly heavier
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS7 vs the Lumix DMC-ZR3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25

Travel zoom

$125 - $150
Weight Lighter
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Size Larger
Compare the Lumix DMC-FH25 vs the Lumix DMC-ZR3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1

Travel zoom
Fastest shutter speed Much faster max shutter speed
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZR1 vs the Lumix DMC-ZR3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Travel zoom

$195 - $328
Zoom Much more zoom
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Size Significantly larger
Weight Significantly heavier
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS10 vs the Lumix DMC-ZR3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

Pro digicam

$707
Aperture Much wider aperture
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Zoom Less zoom
Size Larger
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX3 vs the Lumix DMC-ZR3

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Ultra compact

$225 - $315
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly slower
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W380 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

Compact

$230
Movie format Higher resolution movies
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Size Slightly larger
Thickness Thicker
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Sony Cybershot DSC-W570

Sony Cybershot W570

Ultra compact

$128 - $129
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
Compare the Cybershot W570 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9

Sony Cybershot WX9

Compact

$155
Movie format Higher resolution movies
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Aperture Narrower aperture
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Compare the Cybershot WX9 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

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