Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic 3D1
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
- Announced August 2015
- Superseded the Olympus E-M10
- Later Model is Olympus E-M10 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
- Released November 2011
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview
Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic 3D1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) and the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and 3D1 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.
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The E-M10 II was manufactured 3 years later than the 3D1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-M10 II grades versus the 3D1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic 3D1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Panasonic 3D1
E-M10 II | 3D1 | |||
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Released | August 2015 | ![]() | November 2011 | More recent by 47 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus E-M10 II
3D1 | E-M10 II | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic 3D1
E-M10 II | 3D1 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 II enjoys exterior measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic 3D1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 II versus the 3D1.
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Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and 3D1 is 82 and 93 respectively.
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 II and 3D1.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 II because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M10 II will provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer E-M10 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
![Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-3D1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-08-25 | 2011-11-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (ISO 100) | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 390 gr (0.86 lb) | 193 gr (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 842 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 shots | 200 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $499 | $670 |