Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic 3D1

Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-30 versus Panasonic 3D1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is relatively close but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and 3D1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-30 was introduced 3 years earlier than the 3D1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-30 grades against the 3D1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-30 has got physical dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") having a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-30 compared to the 3D1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and 3D1 is 60 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-30 and 3D1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-30 contains the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged E-30 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.