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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax E70

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Panasonic ZR3
(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
Pentax E70
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Pentax E70

 ZR3 E70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months
Screen size2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Panasonic ZR3

 E70 ZR3 

Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax E70

 ZR3 E70 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZR3 and E70 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Street photography factors
Pentax E70 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography factors
Pentax E70 Sports photography factors
37
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography highlights
Pentax E70 Travel photography highlights
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax E70 Landscape photography highlights
37
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.4")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging factors
Pentax E70 Vlogging factors
29
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax E70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3Pentax Optio E70
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