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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic ZS3
(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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was released 21 months after the ZS3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the ZS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic ZS3

		

		

			
 SP-610UZ ZS3 
IntroducedJanuary 2011May 2009Newer by 21 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

		

		

			
 ZS3 SP-610UZ 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic ZS3

		

		

			
 SP-610UZ ZS3 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys outer dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the ZS3.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and ZS3 is 79 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and ZS3.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus SP-610UZ to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher SP-610UZ should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
	
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography info
28
 MP count decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
19
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 low megapixels (10MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
50
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (229g)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS3 as a Sports photography camera
39
 great zoom range (28-616mm  22.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (10MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography details
61
 MP count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 long zoom (616mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
63
 lighter than average in class (229g)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 low megapixels (10MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography information
40
 really wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 lack of manual mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
35
 decently wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 no manual control
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging advice
26
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic port
30
 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (229g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic support
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic ZS3
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-06 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
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 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6.30 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic 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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 405 gr (0.89 pounds) 229 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $299 $200