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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZR3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was revealed 4 years after the ZR3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SP-100 grades against the ZR3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic ZR3

 SP-100 ZR3 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus SP-100

 ZR3 SP-100 

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic ZR3

 SP-100 ZR3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 comes with exterior measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZR3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-100 against the ZR3.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and ZR3 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and ZR3.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SP-100 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SP-100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography advice
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography factors
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (594g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography information
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography details
53
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (594g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
64
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography factors
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
37
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging factors
29
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (594 grams)
29
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic ZR3
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SP-100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-29 2010-01-26
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 594 grams (1.31 lbs) 159 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 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 life 330 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $400 $280