Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS3
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
- Announced January 2009
- Alternate Name is mju 7000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched May 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic ZS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 7000 was introduced 4 months before the ZS3 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the 7000 scores vs the ZS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic ZS3
7000 | ZS3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Olympus 7000
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Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic ZS3
7000 | ZS3 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | May 2009 | Same age | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 has got external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic ZS3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 7000 compared to the ZS3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and ZS3 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and ZS3.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus 7000 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
Also called as | mju 7000 | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 172 grams (0.38 lb) | 229 grams (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $280 | $200 |