Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS3
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Released September 2014
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL6
- Newer Model is Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS3, 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 sensor resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) and the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and ZS3 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-PL7 was launched 5 years after the ZS3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-PL7 grades versus the ZS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Panasonic ZS3
E-PL7 | ZS3 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | May 2009 | More modern by 65 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 460k | Sharper screen (+577k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Olympus E-PL7
ZS3 | E-PL7 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic ZS3
E-PL7 | ZS3 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL7 offers outer measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PL7 versus the ZS3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and ZS3 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL7 and ZS3.
All in all, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL7 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-PL7 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher E-PL7 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-09-01 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Rangefinder-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 | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 357g (0.79 lb) | 229g (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 873 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $499 | $200 |