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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 7030
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Olympus 7030 versus Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was brought out around the same time to the ZR3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 7030 matches up against the ZR3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic ZR3

 7030 ZR3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus 7030

 ZR3 7030 

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic ZR3

 7030 ZR3 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 enjoys outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 7030 versus the ZR3.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and ZR3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7030 and ZR3.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7030
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography details
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
37
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging info
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
29
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Panasonic ZR3
 Olympus Stylus 7030Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also referred to as mju 7030 Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 159 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $179 $280