Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-TZ3
Released in 2007, Lumix DMC-TZ3 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 232 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Lumix DMC-TZ328 mm²
Lumix DMC-TZ7- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Lumix DMC-TZ3 and Lumix DMC-TZ7 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
Lumix DMC-TZ3MetricLumix DMC-TZ7
7.1 MPEffective pixels10.1 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.98 µmPixel pitch1.66 µm
3.9 µm²Pixel area2.75 µm²
25.61 MP/cm²Pixel density36.43 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
232 gWeight229 g
Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, SDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery 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 Lumix DMC-TZ3 and Lumix DMC-TZ7 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-TZ7 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-TZ7 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-TZ7 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-TZ7
Released in 2009, Lumix DMC-TZ7 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 229 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.