Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic ZS1
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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
- Released February 2008
- Previous Model is Olympus E-1
- New Model is Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Released May 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview
Following is a extended review of the Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic ZS1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is very close but the E-3 (Four Thirds) and ZS1 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-3 was revealed 14 months before the ZS1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-3 scores against the ZS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-3 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Panasonic ZS1
E-3 | ZS1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Olympus E-3
ZS1 | E-3 | |||
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Released | May 2009 | February 2008 | More modern by 14 months | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Panasonic ZS1
E-3 | ZS1 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-3 enjoys physical measurements 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 ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
See the Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic ZS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-3 vs the ZS1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-3 and ZS1 is 56 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-3 and ZS1.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The E-3 includes the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged E-3 will be behind in sensor technology.
Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
Olympus E-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus E-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2008-02-20 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 890g (1.96 lbs) | 229g (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $670 | $0 |