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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
93
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1
  • Successor is Olympus E-M1 III
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
  • Introduced November 2011
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Olympus E-M1 II versus Panasonic 3D1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and 3D1 (12MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and 3D1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1 II was announced 4 years later than the 3D1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-M1 II scores vs the 3D1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Panasonic 3D1

 E-M1 II 3D1 
IntroducedSeptember 2016November 2011More recent by 60 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus E-M1 II

 3D1 E-M1 II 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic 3D1

 E-M1 II 3D1 
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 II features outside dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has proportions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M1 II versus Panasonic 3D1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M1 II compared to the 3D1.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and 3D1 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 II and 3D1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 II using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M1 II will resolve extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger E-M1 II provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography details
75
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
27
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Street photography with Panasonic 3D1
78
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (574g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography factors
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (60.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
bad battery (350 per charge)
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
72
lighter than others in class (574g)
environment proofing
offers focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery (350 per charge)
59
comes with touch focus
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (200 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography details
76
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery (350 CIPA)
36
quite wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (200 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 II
Vlogging with Panasonic 3D1
79
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic port
lighter than others in class (574g)
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone support
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic 3D1
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-09-19 2011-11-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 121 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 1,037k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MOV, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 574 grams (1.27 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1312 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 200 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Two One
Cost at launch $1,700 $670