Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax K-r
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Introduced March 2011
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax K-r Overview
Below is a thorough overview of the Panasonic ZR3 versus Pentax K-r, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the K-r (12MP) is very well matched but the ZR3 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ZR3 was introduced 13 months earlier than the K-r making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZR3 matches up vs the K-r with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Pentax K-r. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Pentax K-r
ZR3 | K-r |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic ZR3
K-r | ZR3 | |||
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Introduced | March 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 13 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax K-r
ZR3 | K-r | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZR3 features outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZR3 versus Pentax K-r in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ZR3 vs the K-r.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and K-r is 94 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR3 and K-r.
Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZR3 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic ZR3 will give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older ZR3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Pentax K-r |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-ZX3 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-01-26 | 2011-03-11 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine HD II | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 159g (0.35 lb) | 598g (1.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 755 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $280 | $1,100 |