Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZR3
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Launched November 2013
- New Model is Olympus 1s
(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
- Released January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview
The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic ZR3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very comparable but the 1 (1/1.7") and ZR3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe 1 was manufactured 3 years after the ZR3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 1 grades versus the ZR3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Panasonic ZR3
1 | ZR3 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | January 2010 | Newer by 47 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus 1
ZR3 | 1 |
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Common features in the Olympus 1 and Panasonic ZR3
1 | ZR3 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 1 has got external measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic ZR3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 against the ZR3.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and ZR3 is 79 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and ZR3.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic ZR3 will produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern 1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-11-25 | 2010-01-26 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 402g (0.89 pounds) | 159g (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 51 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 179 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $700 | $280 |