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 C 3.0 S
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
JD 5.2 z331 mm²
JD C 3.0 S- Area ratio
- 1.23:1
- Absolute difference
- 7 mm²
- Relative difference
- 23.4%
The JD 5.2 z3 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 5.2 z3MetricJD C 3.0 S
5 MPEffective pixels3 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor6.4 × 4.8
2.75 µmPixel pitch3.2 µm
7.58 µm²Pixel area10.24 µm²
13.19 MP/cm²Pixel density9.77 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
330 gWeight90 g
CompactFlash type IStorageSecure Digital
4x AABattery3x 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 5.2 z3 has the larger sensor area. The JD C 3.0 S has the lighter body. The JD 5.2 z3 has the higher effective resolution. The JD 5.2 z3 and JD C 3.0 S were both released in 2003. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose JD C 3.0 S
Released in 2003, JD C 3.0 S has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 3 MP effective resolution, and a 90 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.