Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WS80
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
- 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
- Launched August 2009
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WS80 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZR3 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the ZR3 scores against the WS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 & Pentax Optio WS80. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Pentax WS80
ZR3 | WS80 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic ZR3
WS80 | ZR3 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax WS80
ZR3 | WS80 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | August 2009 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR3 provides physical 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) whilst the Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WS80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ZR3 vs the WS80.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZR3 and WS80 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR3 and WS80.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZR3 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively.
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-ZX3 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-01-26 | 2009-08-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine HD II | Prime |
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 | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.8-4.7 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 159 gr (0.35 lbs) | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $280 | $220 |