Reasons to choose C-120
Released in 2002, C-120 has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 2.11 MP effective resolution, and a 302 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus C-120
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ3
VS
Sensor area
15 mm²
C-12015 mm²
Lumix DMC-FZ3- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-120 and Lumix DMC-FZ3 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
C-120MetricLumix DMC-FZ3
2.11 MPEffective pixels3 MP
4.5 × 3.37Sensor4.5 × 3.37
2.68 µmPixel pitch2.25 µm
7.19 µm²Pixel area5.05 µm²
13.91 MP/cm²Pixel density19.78 MP/cm²
7.7Crop factor7.7
—Maximum video—
302 gWeight290 g
SmartMediaStorageSecure Digital
2x CR-V3, 4x AABatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable 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 C-120 and Lumix DMC-FZ3 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-FZ3 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-FZ3 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-FZ3 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FZ3
Released in 2004, Lumix DMC-FZ3 has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 3 MP effective resolution, and a 290 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.