Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZR3
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Released January 2011
(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
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview
Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic ZR3, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-610 was introduced 12 months later than the ZR3 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-610 matches up versus the ZR3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZR3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-610 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic ZR3
TG-610 | ZR3 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus TG-610
ZR3 | TG-610 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic ZR3
TG-610 | ZR3 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 has got outer measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic ZR3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-610 against the ZR3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and ZR3 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and ZR3.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer TG-610 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX3 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-06 | 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 | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190g (0.42 lb) | 159g (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 210 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $223 | $280 |