Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic 3D1
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic 3D1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Panasonic 3D1
E-M1 II | 3D1 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | November 2011 | More recent by 60 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Clearer display (+577k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus E-M1 II
3D1 | E-M1 II | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic 3D1
E-M1 II | 3D1 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
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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 |