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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-P2
  • Updated by Olympus E-P5
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-P3 versus Panasonic ZS70, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) and the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and ZS70 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The E-P3 was released 6 years prior to the ZS70 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-P3 grades vs the ZS70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Panasonic ZS70

 E-P3 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Olympus E-P3

 ZS70 E-P3 
IntroducedApril 2017August 2011More modern by 69 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k614kClearer screen (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic ZS70

 E-P3 ZS70 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P3 has got physical measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P3 versus Panasonic ZS70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-P3 against the ZS70.

Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and ZS70 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P3 and ZS70.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-P3 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS70 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged E-P3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography factors
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
54
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography info
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
screen does not articulate
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography details
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography advice
60
includes touch focus
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
79
good battery life (380 CIPA)
supports focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography information
65
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
62
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging info
35
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
74
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic ZS70
 Olympus PEN E-P3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-P3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-17 2017-04-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 35 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 369 grams (0.81 lbs) 322 grams (0.71 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 380 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $0 $450