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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2012
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was revealed 2 years after the ZR3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the VH-410 scores versus the ZR3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Panasonic ZR3

 VH-410 ZR3 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2010Newer by 32 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus VH-410

 ZR3 VH-410 

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic ZR3

 VH-410 ZR3 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-410 has external dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic ZR3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the VH-410 and the ZR3.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and ZR3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and ZR3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus VH-410 to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern VH-410 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography factors
34
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VH-410
Street photography with Panasonic ZR3
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography factors
68
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography features
43
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VH-410
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR3
32
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
29
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic ZR3
 Olympus VH-410Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VH-410 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-21 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (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 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 159g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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 ID 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
Retail pricing $186 $280