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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
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Olympus E-620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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
  • Launched November 2011
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic 3D1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is very well matched but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and 3D1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-620 was released 3 years before the 3D1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-620 grades versus the 3D1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Panasonic 3D1

 E-620 3D1 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus E-620

 3D1 E-620 
LaunchedNovember 2011July 2009Fresher by 28 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic 3D1

 E-620 3D1 

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-620 has got physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic 3D1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-620 against the 3D1.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-620 and 3D1 is 71 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and 3D1.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The E-620 has the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The older E-620 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography advice
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
27
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Street photography camera
76
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
low battery pack (500 shots)
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse mode
low battery pack (500 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
59
offers focus by touch
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (200 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 Landscape photography information
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography information
53
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (500 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
36
really wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging highlights
18
can't shoot video
34
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic 3D1
 Olympus E-620Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-06 2011-11-07
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 7 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 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)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500 grams (1.10 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 200 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $799 $670