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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Updated by Olympus E-M10 II
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic ZS3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) and the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and ZS3 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 was released 4 years later than the ZS3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-M10 matches up versus the ZS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Panasonic ZS3

 E-M10 ZS3 
AnnouncedMarch 2014May 2009More recent by 59 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Olympus E-M10

 ZS3 E-M10 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic ZS3

 E-M10 ZS3 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic ZS3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 vs the ZS3.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and ZS3 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 and ZS3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M10 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-M10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography advice
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography info
77
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition (396 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography info
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography information
67
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than competition (396g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
63
lighter than others (229g)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS3
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
35
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (396g)
30
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic ZS3
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-03-18 2009-05-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 81 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (ISO100) 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 396 grams (0.87 pounds) 229 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 884 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $600 $200