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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic ZR3
(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
Pentax RZ10
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Pentax RZ10

 ZR3 RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic ZR3

 RZ10 ZR3 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 17 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax RZ10

 ZR3 RZ10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and RZ10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR3
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Street photography details
Pentax RZ10 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography details
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography details
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (178 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (178 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography advice
37
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (178 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3Pentax Optio RZ10
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