| General | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Standard Compact | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.33-inch | 1/2.5-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56 mm | 5.744 x 4.308 mm |
| Total Pixels | 13 Megapixel | 12.7 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 10 Megapixel | 10.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 80 - 6,400 | 100 - 6,400 |
| Photo | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Image Resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Other Resolutions | 3776 x 2520, 3968 x 2232, 3072 x 2304, 3168 x 2112, 3328 x 1872, 2560 x 1920, 2656 x 1768, 2784 x 1568, 2048 x 1536, 2112 x 1408, 2208 x 1248, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 | 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3, 3:2 |
| Image File Format | JPEG | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Standard | Fine, Standard |
| Color Space | sRGB | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set Selectable | |
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Single Live View | Multi-area Single Face Detection Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 11 | 11 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
|---|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 25 - 300 mm | 25 - 300 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 12x | 12x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.3 - 4.9 | f/3.3 - 4.9 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 50 cm | 50 cm |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 3 cm | 3 cm |
| Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 2.70" |
| Screen Resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder |
| Shutter | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/2000 sec | 1/2000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 2.3 fps | 2.5 fps |
| Flash | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-Eye reduction Slow Sync | Auto On Off Red-Eye reduction Slow Sync |
| Flash Range | 5.30 m Auto ISO | 5.30 m Auto ISO |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection |
| Exposure | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Auto, Scene | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing |
| Video | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
|---|---|---|
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 | 640 x 480 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Speaker | ||
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | Mono |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth |
| Environmental | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.3") | 103 x 60 x 33 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.3") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 229 g (0.50 lb / 8.08 oz) | 229 g (0.50 lb / 8.08 oz) |
| Power and Storage | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | Lithium-Ion rechargeable & charger | |
| Internal Storage | 40 MB | 40 MB |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/MMC/SDHC | Single Slot: SD/MMC/SDHC |
| Other | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Orientation Sensor |
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