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Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS3
(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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS3 versus Pentax RZ10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and RZ10 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS3 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the RZ10 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ZS3 scores versus the RZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Pentax RZ10

 ZS3 RZ10 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic ZS3

 RZ10 ZS3 
RevealedJuly 2011May 2009More modern by 26 months
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Pentax RZ10

 ZS3 RZ10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS3 provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS3 versus Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS3 vs the RZ10.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS3 and RZ10 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS3 and RZ10.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax RZ10 to give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged ZS3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS3
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Street photography info
Pentax RZ10 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (229g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography info
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography info
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (178 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS3
Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
63
lighter than competitors (229g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
weather sealing
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (178 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS3
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ10
35
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (178 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS3
Vlogging with Pentax RZ10
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (229g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS3 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Pentax Optio RZ10
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ7 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m (Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 229 grams (0.50 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 178 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $200