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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(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
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic ZR3

 TG-610 ZR3 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus TG-610

 ZR3 TG-610 

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic ZR3

 TG-610 ZR3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR3
33
good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography info
64
environment proof
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography advice
43
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (210 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
37
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging advice
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
29
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic ZR3
 Olympus TG-610Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
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