Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax RZ18
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax RZ18 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
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Released September 2011
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Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax RZ18, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ZR3 was released 19 months earlier than the RZ18 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ZR3 scores versus the RZ18 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Pentax Optio RZ18. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Pentax RZ18
| ZR3 | RZ18 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Panasonic ZR3
| RZ18 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax RZ18
| ZR3 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR3 offers outer dimensions 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 RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ZR3 and the RZ18.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZR3 and RZ18 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR3 and RZ18.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax RZ18 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older ZR3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-ZX3 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2010-01-26 | 2011-09-12 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 159g (0.35 pounds) | 178g (0.39 pounds) |
| 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 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 model | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $280 | $210 |