Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax Q
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax Q 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
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Introduced June 2011
- Successor is Pentax Q10
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Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax Q, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the Q (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe ZR3 was launched 17 months before the Q which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ZR3 matches up vs the Q in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Pentax Q
| ZR3 | Q |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic ZR3
| Q | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 17 months |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax Q
| ZR3 | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZR3 provides outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ZR3 vs the Q.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZR3 and Q is 94 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR3 and Q.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZR3 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older ZR3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax Q Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Pentax Q | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Pentax Q |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-ZX3 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2010-01-26 | 2011-06-23 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine HD II | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 8 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.30 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 159 gr (0.35 pounds) | 180 gr (0.40 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 47 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 189 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 230 pictures |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $280 | $695 |