Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax RZ10
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax RZ10 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
- Introduced January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe ZR3 was released 17 months prior to the RZ10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ZR3 matches up versus the RZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Pentax RZ10
ZR3 | RZ10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic ZR3
RZ10 | ZR3 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax RZ10
ZR3 | RZ10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR3 offers outer 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) and the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax RZ10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ZR3 versus the RZ10.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and RZ10 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR3 and RZ10.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you really should take the production date of the cameras into account. The older ZR3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-ZX3 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-26 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine HD II | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 159 gr (0.35 lb) | 178 gr (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 life | - | 178 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $280 | $200 |