Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZR3
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
- Announced July 2009
- Alternative Name is mju 7010
(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
- Released January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 7010 was launched 6 months prior to the ZR3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 7010 grades versus the ZR3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZR3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Panasonic ZR3
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus 7010
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Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic ZR3
| 7010 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2009 |  | January 2010 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic ZR3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 7010 and the ZR3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and ZR3 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and ZR3.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZR3 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 7010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 |
| Alternate name | mju 7010 | Lumix DMC-ZX3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2010-01-26 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine HD II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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 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 format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 145g (0.32 lb) | 159g (0.35 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $200 | $280 |