Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZR3
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(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
(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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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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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 sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus 7000
| ZR3 | 7000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic ZR3
| 7000 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same 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).
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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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and ZR3 is 94 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic 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 |
