Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZR3

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic ZR3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was manufactured 12 months after the ZR3 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SP-610UZ scores versus the ZR3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got outer measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic ZR3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the ZR3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and ZR3 is 79 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and ZR3.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent SP-610UZ is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.