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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
89 Imaging
39 Features
39 Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-30MR
(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)
  • 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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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

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").

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The 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 
IntroducedMarch 2011January 2010More recent by 14 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic ZR3

		

		

			
 SZ-30MR ZR3 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and ZR3 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography details
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 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
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 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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Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography factors
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 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
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography highlights
41
 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
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 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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Travel Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography details
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 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)
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 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)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography details
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 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
37
 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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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus SZ-30MR as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZR3 as a Vlogging camera
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 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
29
 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

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic ZR3
 Olympus SZ-30MRPanasonic 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