Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS3

Let's look closer at the Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS3, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is very close but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and ZS3 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-600 was unveiled 4 months later than the ZS3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-600 grades vs the ZS3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-600 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-600 comes with exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the E-600 and the ZS3.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-600 and ZS3 is 71 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-600 and ZS3.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-600 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-600 will result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.