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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3

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4 stars
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3 stars
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Pros

  • Panasonic ZR3 is a remarkably light camera for its class

Cons

  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • Panasonic ZR3 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.08x4.56 mm
  • 14 Mpx
  • 4320, 3240 px
  • 5.9
  • Continuous, Face tracking
  • 2.7 in
  • yes

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 - Pros & Cons

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3

Pros

  • Panasonic ZR3 is a remarkably light camera for its class

Cons

  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • Panasonic ZR3 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • Panasonic ZR3 have Image Stabilization
  • Does the Panasonic ZR3 have Weather Sealing

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
14 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4320 x 3240 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors15.0 Mpx
Effective pixels14.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4320 x 3240 px
Other resolutions
  • 4320x2880
  • 4320x2432
  • 3648x2736
  • 3648x2432
  • 3648x2056
  • 3072x2304
  • 3072x2048
  • 3072x1728
  • 2560x1920
  • 2560x1712
  • 2560x1440
  • 2048x1536
  • 2048x1360
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x424
  • 640x360
ProcessorVenus Engine HD II
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom8.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.3
Maximum aperture5.9
Focal length equiv25 - 200
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Continuous
  • Face tracking
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range19.69 in
Macro focus range1.18 in
Number of focus points11
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed60.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay2.0 s
Histogramyes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range5.3
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Continuous drive1.8 fps
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Children
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Portrait
  • Sports
  • Sunset
Self-timeryes
Metering modesMulti
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight4.83 oz
Width3.85 in
Height2.16 in
Depth1.02 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)330
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity895.0 mAh
Rechargeable batteryyes
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Calendaryes
Frameyes
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO high autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution4320 x 3240 px
White balance presets4
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenyes
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsM-JPEG
Camera playbackThumbnails
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Brown
  • Red
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage40.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
USB version2.0
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (8)

3.5
Based on 8 reviews
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZX3 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 26.02.2010
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZX3 Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The new Panasonic Lumix ZX3 / ZR3 is a tiny camera that packs a big punch, with an 8x, 25-300mm wide-angle zoom lens and 14 megapixel sensor. Capable of recording 720p HD movies in the AVCHD Lite or Motion JPEG formats, the ZX3 (called the ZR3 in North America) features Panasonic's newly introduced Intelligent Resolution function which can boost the zoom to 10x with minimal loss of image quality. Mark Goldstein takes an in-depth look at the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZX3.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZR3 digital camera
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Good Gear Guide
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZR3 digital camera
3.8

A small Panasonic camera with a big 8x zoom and plenty of megapixels; it's great for travellers

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 The Best of Both Worlds: One Camera to Shoot Still Photos and Video; Panasonic’s Hybrid Digital Cameras Capture High-Quality Digital Photos and HD Video
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Shutterbug
Published: 01.06.2010
The Best of Both Worlds: One Camera to Shoot Still Photos and Video; Panasonic’s Hybrid Digital Cameras Capture High-Quality Digital Photos and HD Video

Many in the digital imaging industry have commented that the line between the features offered on digital cameras and camcorders is blurring. Camcorders still have their value for shooting event-driven occasions, like sports games or recitals, and have zoom ranges that can reach an impressive 78x zoom.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Panasonic DMC-ZR3 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 09.11.2010
Panasonic DMC-ZR3 Review
4.0

Panasonic DMC-ZR3 review, find out how the DMC-ZR3 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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CNET
Published: 04.06.2010
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Panasonic Lumix DMC ZR3 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Panasonic Lumix DMC ZR3 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 06/03/2010Quick TakeProsFits in a small pocket; Captures nice 14-megapixel photos indoors and out; Awesome zoom range; Intelligent Zoom actually works quite well; Bright LCD screen; Good video quality for compact camera; Robust shooting performance; Well built and comfortable body ConsSometimes

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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZR3 digital camera
3.8

A small Panasonic camera with a big 8x zoom and plenty of megapixels; it's great for travellers

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Panasonic ZR3 Review | Camera Decision
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Published: 26.01.2010
Panasonic ZR3 Review | Camera Decision
1.6

Panasonic ZR3 is a 14.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 25-200 mm F3.3-5.9 lens. Read our ZR3 review to find its pros and cons.