Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZR3
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZR3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-410 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-410 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Panasonic ZR3
VH-410 | ZR3 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 32 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus VH-410
ZR3 | VH-410 |
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Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic ZR3
VH-410 | ZR3 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and ZR3 is 95 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
Olympus VH-410 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
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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 |