Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZR3
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Released January 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Renewed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZR3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic ZR3
SP-610UZ | ZR3 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 12 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic ZR3
SP-610UZ | ZR3 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-610UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX3 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-06 | 2010-01-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 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 file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 405 grams (0.89 lbs) | 159 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 340 photographs | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $299 | $280 |