Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax MX-1
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched May 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Released July 2013
Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic ZS3 versus Pentax MX-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS3 (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the ZS3 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") posses different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe ZS3 was launched 5 years prior to the MX-1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ZS3 grades versus the MX-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Pentax MX-1
ZS3 | MX-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic ZS3
MX-1 | ZS3 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | May 2009 | More modern by 50 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Pentax MX-1
ZS3 | MX-1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS3 offers outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS3 versus Pentax MX-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS3 versus the MX-1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS3 and MX-1 is 91 and 84 respectively.
Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS3 and MX-1.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS3 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Pentax MX-1 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged ZS3 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Pentax MX-1 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ7 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2013-07-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 229g (0.50 lbs) | 391g (0.86 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $200 | $400 |