Reasons to choose JD 5.2 z3 MPEG4
Released in 2004, JD 5.2 z3 MPEG4 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 201 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Jenoptik JD 5.2 z3 MPEG4
vs Jenoptik JD 6.0 z3
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
JD 5.2 z3 MPEG438 mm²
JD 6.0 z3- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The JD 5.2 z3 MPEG4 and JD 6.0 z3 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
JD 5.2 z3 MPEG4MetricJD 6.0 z3
4.9 MPEffective pixels6.37 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.78 µmPixel pitch2.44 µm
7.73 µm²Pixel area5.95 µm²
12.93 MP/cm²Pixel density16.81 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
201 gWeight200 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBattery2x AA
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 5.2 z3 MPEG4 and JD 6.0 z3 have the same sensor area. The JD 6.0 z3 has the lighter body. The JD 6.0 z3 has the higher effective resolution. The JD 5.2 z3 MPEG4 and JD 6.0 z3 were both released in 2004. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose JD 6.0 z3
Released in 2004, JD 6.0 z3 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 6.37 MP effective resolution, and a 200 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.