Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZR3
Portability
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89 Imaging
39 Features
39 Overall
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Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
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94 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Introduced March 2011
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZR3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SZ-30MR was launched 14 months later than the ZR3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SZ-30MR matches up vs the ZR3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Panasonic ZR3
| SZ-30MR | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 14 months |
| 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-30MR
| ZR3 | SZ-30MR |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic ZR3
| SZ-30MR | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR has outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZR3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the ZR3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and ZR3 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and ZR3.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer SZ-30MR will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography details
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography factors
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography highlights
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography details
lighter than competition in class (226g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography details
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Panasonic ZR3 as a Vlogging camera
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-30MR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus SZ-30MR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-03-02 | 2010-01-26 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine HD II |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 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 | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/1300 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| 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 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD Lite |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 226g (0.50 pounds) | 159g (0.35 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 images | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $279 | $280 |
