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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Olympus 7040
(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
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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic ZR3

 7040 ZR3 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus 7040

 ZR3 7040 

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic ZR3

 7040 ZR3 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and ZR3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 Street photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7040
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography features
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography factors
42
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
37
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
29
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Panasonic ZR3
 Olympus Stylus 7040Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
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