Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic 3D1
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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
- Introduced November 2003
- Updated by Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Announced November 2011
Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-1 and Panasonic 3D1, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and 3D1 (12MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and 3D1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-1 was manufactured 9 years before the 3D1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-1 scores vs the 3D1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic 3D1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-1 Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Panasonic 3D1
E-1 | 3D1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus E-1
3D1 | E-1 | |||
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Announced | November 2011 | November 2003 | More modern by 96 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.7") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 134k | Clearer display (+326k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Panasonic 3D1
E-1 | 3D1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-1 has got outer measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has specifications of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Olympus E-1 and Panasonic 3D1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-1 against the 3D1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-1 and 3D1 is 59 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-1 and 3D1.
All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-1 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic 3D1 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
Olympus E-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus E-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 |
Class | Pro DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2003-11-29 | 2011-11-07 |
Body design | Large SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 2560 x 1920 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 1.8" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 134 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 735 grams (1.62 pounds) | 193 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 200 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $1,700 | $670 |