Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax P80

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was manufactured 6 months after the P80 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZR3 matches up versus the P80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 & Pentax Optio P80. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZR3 features outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ZR3 against the P80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and P80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR3 and P80.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZR3 to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.