- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 14.1 megapixels
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25.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 16.1 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 25,600
Differences
Panasonic DMC-ZR3 advantages over Olympus E-M10 II
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Thinner
26 mm
vs
46 mm
Thinner
Olympus E-M10 II advantages over Panasonic DMC-ZR3
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Focus peaking
Peaker
vs
Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Larger sensor
4/3
vs
1/2.33 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level
vs
Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Bigger pixels
~ 3.75
vs
1.42 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Touchscreen
Touch
vs
No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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Tiltable Screen
Tiltable
vs
Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Fast startup
~0.80
vs
1.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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Newer
9 years
vs
15 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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More dots on screen
1037k
vs
230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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Less shutter lag
0.16
vs
0.31 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Faster JPEG shooting
8.9 fps
vs
1.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Bigger JPEG buffer
28
vs
3 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Faster shutter
1/16000
vs
1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
25600
vs
6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Common Weaknesses
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Review Excerpt
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Excellent value for the money; Professional-grade ergonomics; Incredibly good image quality for its class; Solid performance specs across the board; Loaded with features.
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Kit lens may not be quite as sharp as previous kit lens from this line; Below average battery life; Somewhat confusing menu systems.
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Read our Olympus E-M10 II Review
The Competition
Compared to Panasonic DMC-ZR1
Panasonic
DMC-ZR3
Panasonic
DMC-ZR1
Olympus
E-M10 II
Panasonic
DMC-ZR1
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Focus peaking
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Larger sensor
Compared to Panasonic DMC-FH20
Panasonic
DMC-ZR3
Panasonic
DMC-FH20
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HDMI out
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Less shutter lag
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Less expensive
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Bigger JPEG buffer
Olympus
E-M10 II
Panasonic
DMC-FH20
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Focus peaking
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Larger sensor
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Thinner
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Bigger JPEG buffer
Compared to Samsung CL80
Panasonic
DMC-ZR3
Samsung
CL80
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Manual focus
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Wider angle lens
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RAW file ability
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Olympus
E-M10 II
Samsung
CL80
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Focus peaking
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Larger sensor
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Slower slow-motion
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Thinner
Compared to Olympus E-M10
Panasonic
DMC-ZR3
Olympus
E-M10
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Focus peaking
-
Larger sensor
Olympus
E-M10 II
Olympus
E-M10
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Fast startup
-
Shoots 24p video
Compared to Panasonic GX85
Panasonic
DMC-ZR3
Panasonic
GX85
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Focus peaking
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Larger sensor
Olympus
E-M10 II
Panasonic
GX85
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Shoot 4K video
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In-camera panoramas