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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
56
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48
Olympus E-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
  • Introduced February 2008
  • Replaced the Olympus E-1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-5
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS80
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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Panasonic ZS70

 E-3 ZS70 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Olympus E-3

 ZS70 E-3 
IntroducedApril 2017February 2008Newer by 111 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Panasonic ZS70

 E-3 ZS70 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

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

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-3
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS70
56
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
54
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-3 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography information
69
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-3 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography info
57
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-3 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography features
55
environment proofing
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
79
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
features touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-3 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography factors
56
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
MP count low (10MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
62
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-3 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging info
18
no video
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-3 and Panasonic ZS70
 Olympus E-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2008-02-20 2017-04-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 890 gr (1.96 lb) 322 gr (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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
Battery life - 380 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $670 $450