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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZR3, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and ZR3 (14MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and ZR3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 III was launched 10 years later than the ZR3 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-M1 III grades versus the ZR3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Panasonic ZR3

 E-M1 III ZR3 
IntroducedFebruary 2020January 2010More recent by 123 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 ZR3 E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic ZR3

 E-M1 III ZR3 

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 III has outer dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZR3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M1 III compared to the ZR3.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and ZR3 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 III and ZR3.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 III due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 III will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer E-M1 III should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR3
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography info
78
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high max fps (60.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography info
79
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
64
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography features
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
37
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging highlights
79
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
29
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic ZR3
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-02-11 2010-01-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic IX Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 121 11
Cross focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1300 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 580 gr (1.28 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two 1
Pricing at launch $1,800 $280