Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZR3

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.

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.

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.

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

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.