Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax RS1500
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93 Imaging
37 Features
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax RS1500 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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced March 2011
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Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ZR3 was revealed 13 months earlier than the RS1500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ZR3 matches up vs the RS1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Pentax RS1500
| ZR3 | RS1500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic ZR3
| RS1500 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax RS1500
| ZR3 | RS1500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR3 has got outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ZR3 versus the RS1500.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZR3 and RS1500 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR3 and RS1500.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files although you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older ZR3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-ZX3 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-01-26 | 2011-03-16 |
| Body design | 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AE 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 159 grams (0.35 lbs) | 157 grams (0.35 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 life | - | 260 images |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $280 | $150 |