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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-3
Panasonic ZR3
(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
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic ZR3, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and ZR3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The E-5 was brought out 13 months after the ZR3 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-5 grades vs the ZR3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Panasonic ZR3

 E-5 ZR3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus E-5

 ZR3 E-5 

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic ZR3

 E-5 ZR3 
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-5 comes with external measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic ZR3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-5 against the ZR3.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and ZR3 is 58 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-5 and ZR3.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-5 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZR3 will give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger E-5 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-5 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography highlights
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-5 Street photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography details
71
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-5 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography information
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-5 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography features
56
weather proof
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
64
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-5
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR3
65
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
low MP (12MP)
does not have Timelapse function
37
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-5 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging information
64
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
comes with external microphone socket
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
29
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic ZR3
 Olympus E-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-03 2010-01-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic V+ Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech HyperCrystal transmissive LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 18.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 gr (1.76 pounds) 159 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 143 x 117 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 All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 519 not tested
Other
Battery life 870 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLM-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual 1
Price at launch $1,700 $280