Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZR3
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released February 2012
(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 Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview
Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Panasonic ZR3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SZ-31MR iHS was announced 2 years later than the ZR3 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades vs the ZR3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZR3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Panasonic ZR3
SZ-31MR iHS | ZR3 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 25 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
ZR3 | SZ-31MR iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic ZR3
SZ-31MR iHS | ZR3 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS features external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Panasonic ZR3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the ZR3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and ZR3 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and ZR3.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer SZ-31MR iHS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX3 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-08 | 2010-01-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Dual TruePic V | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | BSI-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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.30 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 lb) | 159 grams (0.35 lb) |
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 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 | 200 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $0 | $280 |