Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax E70
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Announced January 2009
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax E70 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZR3 versus Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZR3 (14MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe ZR3 was brought out 13 months later than the E70 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZR3 grades against the E70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Pentax Optio E70. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Pentax E70
ZR3 | E70 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | January 2009 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 112k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Panasonic ZR3
E70 | ZR3 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax E70
ZR3 | E70 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZR3 has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZR3 versus Pentax E70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ZR3 and the E70.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZR3 and E70 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR3 and E70.
Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZR3 to render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger ZR3 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Pentax Optio E70 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-ZX3 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-26 | 2009-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine HD II | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.4 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 112k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 159 grams (0.35 lb) | 175 grams (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $280 | $140 |