Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS3
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Introduced January 2016
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- 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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Olympus PEN-F versus Panasonic ZS3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and ZS3 (10MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and ZS3 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe PEN-F was manufactured 6 years after the ZS3 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the PEN-F scores against the ZS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Panasonic ZS3
PEN-F | ZS3 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | May 2009 | Newer by 82 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Crisper display (+577k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Olympus PEN-F
ZS3 | PEN-F |
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Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic ZS3
PEN-F | ZS3 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus PEN-F features physical measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus PEN-F versus Panasonic ZS3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the PEN-F and the ZS3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the PEN-F and ZS3 is 84 and 91 respectively.
Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the PEN-F and ZS3.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The PEN-F because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus PEN-F will give extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer PEN-F will have a benefit in sensor technology.
Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Olympus PEN-F | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN-F | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2016-01-27 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 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) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 427 gr (0.94 lb) | 229 gr (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 74 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 894 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $1,000 | $200 |