Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS3
Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
28
Portability
91 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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91 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
31
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
(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
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
(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
Photography Glossary 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").
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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.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic ZS3
| 7000 | ZS3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Olympus 7000
| ZS3 | 7000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic ZS3
| 7000 | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Portrait Comparison
Olympus 7000 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography information
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street photography with Olympus 7000
Street photography with Panasonic ZS3
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Olympus 7000 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography features
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Olympus 7000
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS3
flash built-in
great zoom (260mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lighter than others (229 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape photography with Olympus 7000
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS3
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |