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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Olympus 1
(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
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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Panasonic ZR3

 1 ZR3 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2010Newer by 47 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus 1

 ZR3 1 

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Panasonic ZR3

 1 ZR3 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and ZR3 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography highlights
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
very small sensor (1/1.7")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 1
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR3
61
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
supports focus by touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging advice
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Panasonic ZR3
 Olympus Stylus 1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
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