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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6010
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZR3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was launched 6 months earlier than the ZR3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 6010 matches up against the ZR3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic ZR3

 6010 ZR3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus 6010

 ZR3 6010 

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic ZR3

 6010 ZR3 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZR3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 6010 and the ZR3.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and ZR3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and ZR3.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZR3 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6010
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR3
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6010
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography information
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography information
35
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
37
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6010
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR3
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
29
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Panasonic ZR3
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6010 Lumix DMC-ZX3
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-17 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (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 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery ID LI-50C -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $280