Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic ZR1
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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
- Launched February 2008
- Old Model is Olympus E-1
- Successor is Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-3 versus Panasonic ZR1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very well matched but the E-3 (Four Thirds) and ZR1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-3 was introduced 17 months earlier than the ZR1 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-3 scores against the ZR1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Panasonic ZR1
E-3 | ZR1 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus E-3
ZR1 | E-3 | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | February 2008 | More modern by 17 months | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Panasonic ZR1
E-3 | ZR1 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-3 has got exterior dimensions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-3 versus Panasonic ZR1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the E-3 versus the ZR1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-3 and ZR1 is 56 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-3 and ZR1.
As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-3 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZR1 will give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
Olympus E-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus E-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2008-02-20 | 2009-07-27 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine V |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | 5.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 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 data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 890 grams (1.96 lbs) | 158 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 571 | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $670 | $280 |