Reasons to choose DiMAGE G530
Released in 2004, DiMAGE G530 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 145 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Konica-Minolta DiMAGE G530
vs Konica-Minolta DiMAGE Z3
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
DiMAGE G53025 mm²
DiMAGE Z3- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DiMAGE G530 and DiMAGE Z3 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
DiMAGE G530MetricDiMAGE Z3
5 MPEffective pixels4 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.23 µmPixel pitch2.49 µm
4.97 µm²Pixel area6.21 µm²
20.13 MP/cm²Pixel density16.1 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
145 gWeight335 g
Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)
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 DiMAGE G530 and DiMAGE Z3 have the same sensor area. The DiMAGE G530 has the lighter body. The DiMAGE G530 has the higher effective resolution. The DiMAGE G530 and DiMAGE Z3 were both released in 2004. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DiMAGE Z3
Released in 2004, DiMAGE Z3 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 335 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.