• 1/2.35 inch 27.3mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 108.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus FE-360 advantages over Panasonic DMC-ZS3

  • Less expensive
    $150 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.85 vs 1.54 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Thinner
    20 mm vs 32 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    99g vs 219g
    Lighter weight

Panasonic DMC-ZS3 advantages over Olympus FE-360

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    300 mm vs 108 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 160 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 154k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    10.1 vs 8.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1000 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus FE-320

Olympus FE-360
Olympus FE-320
  • $150
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $180
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More dots on screen

Compare Olympus FE-360 vs Olympus FE-320

Panasonic DMC-ZS3
Olympus FE-320
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $180
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic DMC-ZS3 vs Olympus FE-320

Compared to Olympus FE-20

Olympus FE-360
Olympus FE-20
  • $150
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • $130
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Olympus FE-360 vs Olympus FE-20

Panasonic DMC-ZS3
Olympus FE-20
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $130
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic DMC-ZS3 vs Olympus FE-20

Compared to Olympus FE-3000

Olympus FE-360
Olympus FE-3000
  • $150
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More dots on screen

Compare Olympus FE-360 vs Olympus FE-3000

Panasonic DMC-ZS3
Olympus FE-3000
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic DMC-ZS3 vs Olympus FE-3000

Compared to Panasonic DMC-ZS1S

Olympus FE-360
Panasonic DMC-ZS1S
  • $150
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus FE-360 vs Panasonic DMC-ZS1S

Panasonic DMC-ZS3
Panasonic DMC-ZS1S
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • HDMI out
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Panasonic DMC-ZS3 vs Panasonic DMC-ZS1S

Compared to Panasonic DMC-ZS7

Olympus FE-360
Panasonic DMC-ZS7
  • $150
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus FE-360 vs Panasonic DMC-ZS7

Panasonic DMC-ZS3
Panasonic DMC-ZS7
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels

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