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 5200 z3
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
JD 5.2 z338 mm²
JD 5200 z3- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The JD 5.2 z3 and JD 5200 z3 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 5200 z3
5 MPEffective pixels5.2 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.75 µmPixel pitch2.7 µm
7.58 µm²Pixel area7.29 µm²
13.19 MP/cm²Pixel density13.72 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
330 gWeight280 g
CompactFlash type IStorageCompactFlash type I
4x AABattery4x 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 and JD 5200 z3 have the same sensor area. The JD 5200 z3 has the lighter body. The JD 5200 z3 has the higher effective resolution. The JD 5.2 z3 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose JD 5200 z3
Released in 2002, JD 5200 z3 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5.2 MP effective resolution, and a 280 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.