Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZR3
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
- Released January 2010
- Other Name is mju 7040
(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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 7040 was released very close to the ZR3 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 7040 grades versus the ZR3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZR3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic ZR3
7040 | ZR3 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus 7040
ZR3 | 7040 |
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Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic ZR3
7040 | ZR3 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | January 2010 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7040 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZR3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 7040 compared to the ZR3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and ZR3 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 7040 and ZR3.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images though you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account.
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7040 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 |
Otherwise known as | mju 7040 | Lumix DMC-ZX3 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2010-01-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
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) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 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 | 1280x720 | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144g (0.32 lb) | 159g (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 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 feature | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $299 | $280 |