Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax P70

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax P70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was announced 11 months later than the P70 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ZR3 matches up against the P70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 & Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR3 features exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZR3 compared to the P70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR3 and P70 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR3 and P70.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZR3 to resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ZR3 provides an edge in sensor innovation.