Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic ZR3
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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
- Introduced November 2003
- Newer Model is Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-1 and Panasonic ZR3, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and ZR3 (14MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and ZR3 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-1 was announced 7 years earlier than the ZR3 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-1 grades against the ZR3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-1 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Panasonic ZR3
E-1 | ZR3 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus E-1
ZR3 | E-1 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | November 2003 | Newer by 75 months | |
Display size | 2.7" | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.9") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 134k | Crisper display (+96k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Panasonic ZR3
E-1 | ZR3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-1 enjoys outer dimensions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Olympus E-1 and Panasonic ZR3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the E-1 compared to the ZR3.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-1 and ZR3 is 59 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-1 and ZR3.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-1 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZR3 will resolve extra detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged E-1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
Olympus E-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus E-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX3 |
Type | Pro DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2003-11-29 | 2010-01-26 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 2560 x 1920 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 1.8" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 134 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | AVCHD Lite |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 735 grams (1.62 pounds) | 159 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $1,700 | $280 |