Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic ZS70

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic ZS70, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and ZS70 (20MP) and the E-3 (Four Thirds) and ZS70 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The E-3 was introduced 10 years prior to the ZS70 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-3 matches up against the ZS70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-3 offers exterior measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic ZS70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the E-3 compared to the ZS70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-3 and ZS70 is 56 and 87 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-3 and ZS70.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-3 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS70 will give you greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged E-3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.