Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZR3
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Revealed November 2010
- Old Model is Olympus E-PL1
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL2
(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
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic ZR3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly similar but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and ZR3 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-PL1s was released 10 months after the ZR3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-PL1s matches up against the ZR3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZR3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Panasonic ZR3
E-PL1s | ZR3 | |||
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Revealed | November 2010 | January 2010 | More modern by 10 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus E-PL1s
ZR3 | E-PL1s |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic ZR3
E-PL1s | ZR3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1s comes with exterior dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic ZR3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the E-PL1s and the ZR3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1s and ZR3 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1s and ZR3.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL1s because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZR3 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger E-PL1s should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX3 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-11-16 | 2010-01-26 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Truepic V | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 334 gr (0.74 lb) | 159 gr (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 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 | 290 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $599 | $280 |