Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax E85
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax E85 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
- Released January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
- Introduced September 2009
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Let's look closer at the Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe ZR3 was manufactured 5 months later than the E85 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the ZR3 grades against the E85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 & Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Pentax E85
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Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic ZR3
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Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax E85
| ZR3 | E85 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | September 2009 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR3 comes with external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the ZR3 and the E85.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZR3 and E85 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR3 and E85.
As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZR3 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively.
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Pentax Optio E85 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-ZX3 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-26 | 2009-09-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine HD II | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.9-5.2 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.30 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 159 grams (0.35 pounds) | 145 grams (0.32 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | D-LI95 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $280 | $0 |