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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Released November 2013
  • Successor is Olympus 1s
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is very similar but the 1 (1/1.7") and ZS3 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 was released 4 years after the ZS3 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 1 scores versus the ZS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Panasonic ZS3

 1 ZS3 
ReleasedNovember 2013May 2009Newer by 56 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Olympus 1

 ZS3 1 

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Panasonic ZS3

 1 ZS3 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 features physical dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic ZS3 in the all new 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 are utilising during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 against the ZS3.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and ZS3 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and ZS3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus 1 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 1 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography information
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 1
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS3
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (410 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS3
61
good battery pack (410 shots)
supports focus via touch
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition (229 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography info
49
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (410 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Panasonic ZS3
 Olympus Stylus 1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-11-25 2009-05-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 402 gr (0.89 pounds) 229 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $700 $200