Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS3
Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
36
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
36
Portability
91 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
31
91 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
31
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Launched February 2011
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed May 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SZ-10 was unveiled 22 months after the ZS3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SZ-10 matches up vs the ZS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Panasonic ZS3
| SZ-10 | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2011 |  | May 2009 | Newer by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Olympus SZ-10
| ZS3 | SZ-10 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic ZS3
| SZ-10 | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-10 enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and 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).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-10 and the ZS3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and ZS3 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and ZS3.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-10 to offer you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern SZ-10 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography advice
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (229 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography details
lighter than competition in class (215g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lighter than average (229g)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS3
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery life (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (229g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus SZ-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
| Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-02-08 | 2009-05-14 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.10 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 metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 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 |
| Microphone 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 | 215 gr (0.47 lb) | 229 gr (0.50 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| 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 | 220 shots | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-50B | - |
| 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 |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $300 | $200 |
