Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS3
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Announced May 2013
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-PM1
(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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and ZS3 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-PM2 was announced 4 years later than the ZS3 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-PM2 grades vs the ZS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Panasonic ZS3
E-PM2 | ZS3 | |||
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Announced | May 2013 | May 2009 | More recent by 49 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Olympus E-PM2
ZS3 | E-PM2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic ZS3
E-PM2 | ZS3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM2 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PM2 compared to the ZS3.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and ZS3 is 89 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM2 and ZS3.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PM2 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-PM2 will give you greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger E-PM2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-05-21 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
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 | 269 gr (0.59 lb) | 229 gr (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 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 | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 932 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $448 | $200 |