Reasons to choose JD 3.1 z3 MPEG 4
Released in 2004, JD 3.1 z3 MPEG 4 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.15 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Jenoptik JD 3.1 z3 MPEG 4
vs Jenoptik JD C 3.1 LCD
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
JD 3.1 z3 MPEG 431 mm²
JD C 3.1 LCD- Area ratio
- 1.44:1
- Absolute difference
- 9 mm²
- Relative difference
- 44.1%
The JD C 3.1 LCD has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
Key specification differences
JD 3.1 z3 MPEG 4MetricJD C 3.1 LCD
3.15 MPEffective pixels3.14 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor6.4 × 4.8
2.6 µmPixel pitch3.13 µm
6.77 µm²Pixel area9.78 µm²
14.77 MP/cm²Pixel density10.22 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
150 gWeight110 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
2x AABattery4x AAA
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The JD C 3.1 LCD has the larger sensor area. The JD C 3.1 LCD has the lighter body. The JD 3.1 z3 MPEG 4 has the higher effective resolution. The JD 3.1 z3 MPEG 4 and JD C 3.1 LCD were both released in 2004. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose JD C 3.1 LCD
Released in 2004, JD C 3.1 LCD has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 3.14 MP effective resolution, and a 110 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.