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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus VG-110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced February 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZR3, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was unveiled 13 months after the ZR3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the VG-110 scores against the ZR3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Panasonic ZR3

 VG-110 ZR3 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus VG-110

 ZR3 VG-110 

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic ZR3

 VG-110 ZR3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 has outside measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZR3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the VG-110 compared to the ZR3.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and ZR3 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and ZR3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZR3 to result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher VG-110 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography details
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features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography highlights
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screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography advice
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features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (170 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography details
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built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (170 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (170 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (27mm)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic ZR3
 Olympus VG-110Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VG-110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-08 2010-01-26
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
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 105 gr (0.23 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 life 170 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
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