Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZS3
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 8000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced May 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
Photography Glossary Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview
Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic ZS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 8000 was brought out 2 months after the ZS3 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 8000 matches up vs the ZS3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Panasonic ZS3
| 8000 | ZS3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Olympus 8000
| ZS3 | 8000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic ZS3
| 8000 | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2009 |  | May 2009 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic ZS3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 8000 vs the ZS3.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and ZS3 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 8000 and ZS3.
All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus 8000 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively.
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
| Also called as | mju Tough 8000 | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-07-01 | 2009-05-14 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 182 gr (0.40 lbs) | 229 gr (0.50 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $380 | $200 |