Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZR3
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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The following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic ZR3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ-15 was revealed 3 years after the ZR3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SZ-15 scores vs the ZR3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Panasonic ZR3
| SZ-15 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2013 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 42 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus SZ-15
| ZR3 | SZ-15 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic ZR3
| SZ-15 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-15 comes with physical measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-15 and the ZR3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and ZR3 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and ZR3.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-15 to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern SZ-15 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus SZ-15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 |
| Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2013-06-21 | 2010-01-26 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) | 159 gr (0.35 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 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 model | SLB-10A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $200 | $280 |