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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 III
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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic ZR3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and ZR3 (14MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and ZR3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 IV was brought out 10 years later than the ZR3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-M10 IV grades against the ZR3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic ZR3

 E-M10 IV ZR3 
ReleasedAugust 2020January 2010More recent by 129 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 ZR3 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic ZR3

 E-M10 IV ZR3 

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 IV provides physical dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic ZR3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 IV and the ZR3.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and ZR3 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and ZR3.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 IV featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 IV will resolve extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography features
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography factors
84
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Sports photography camera
72
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
has no phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Travel photography camera
84
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
64
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography highlights
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
37
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging factors
78
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
no external microphone port
29
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic ZR3
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-08-04 2010-01-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 121 11
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
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 8.7 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 5.30 m
Flash modes Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, 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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lbs) 159 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 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 360 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $699 $280