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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 7000
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was revealed 12 months earlier than the ZR3 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the 7000 grades vs the ZR3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic ZR3

 7000 ZR3 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus 7000

 ZR3 7000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic ZR3

 7000 ZR3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic ZR3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 7000 and the ZR3.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and ZR3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and ZR3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZR3 to give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography highlights
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
long zoom (260mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Landscape photography camera
32
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
37
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
29
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Panasonic ZR3
 Olympus Stylus 7000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called as mju 7000 Lumix DMC-ZX3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 172 gr (0.38 pounds) 159 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $280 $280