Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax Q

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").

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The 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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 & Pentax Q. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

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.

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.