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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(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
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced August 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic ZR3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was announced 19 months later than the ZR3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-810 matches up versus the ZR3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic ZR3

 TG-810 ZR3 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus TG-810

 ZR3 TG-810 

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic ZR3

 TG-810 ZR3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-810 versus 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 vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-810 vs the ZR3.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and ZR3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and ZR3.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-810 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography information
33
good MP (14MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography details
64
weather sealing
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-810
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR3
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
37
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging details
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
29
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic ZR3
 Olympus TG-810Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-16 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 159 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 220 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $428 $280