Reasons to choose JD 5.2 z3
Released in 2003, JD 5.2 z3 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 330 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
vs Jenoptik JD 5.2 z3 MPEG4
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
JD 5.2 z338 mm²
JD 5.2 z3 MPEG4- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The JD 5.2 z3 and JD 5.2 z3 MPEG4 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
JD 5.2 z3MetricJD 5.2 z3 MPEG4
5 MPEffective pixels4.9 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.75 µmPixel pitch2.78 µm
7.58 µm²Pixel area7.73 µm²
13.19 MP/cm²Pixel density12.93 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
330 gWeight201 g
CompactFlash type IStorageSecure Digital
4x AABatteryLi-Ion Li-ion battery
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 and JD 5.2 z3 MPEG4 have the same sensor area. The JD 5.2 z3 MPEG4 has the lighter body. The JD 5.2 z3 has the higher effective resolution. The JD 5.2 z3 MPEG4 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
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.