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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
56
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48
Olympus E-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
  • Launched February 2008
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-1
  • Updated by Olympus E-5
Panasonic 3D1
(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
  • Revealed November 2011
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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-3 versus Panasonic 3D1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is very similar but the E-3 (Four Thirds) and 3D1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-3 was launched 4 years earlier than the 3D1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-3 scores versus the 3D1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Panasonic 3D1

 E-3 3D1 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus E-3

 3D1 E-3 
RevealedNovember 2011February 2008More modern by 45 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Panasonic 3D1

 E-3 3D1 

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-3 has outside dimensions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 890 grams (1.96 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).

Compare the Olympus E-3 versus Panasonic 3D1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-3 and the 3D1.

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-3 and 3D1 is 56 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-3 and 3D1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-3 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic 3D1 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged E-3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Portrait photography camera
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
27
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-3 Street photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography details
69
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
61
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-3 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography highlights
57
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
30
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-3 Travel photography information
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography information
55
weather sealing
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
59
has focus via touch
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery power (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Landscape photography camera
56
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
low MP (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
36
quite wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-3 Vlogging info
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging info
18
no video
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-3 and Panasonic 3D1
 Olympus E-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2008-02-20 2011-11-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890 grams (1.96 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 571 not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $670 $670