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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 III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
  • Launched November 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic 3D1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and 3D1 (12MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and 3D1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 IV was introduced 8 years later than the 3D1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-M10 IV grades vs the 3D1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic 3D1

 E-M10 IV 3D1 
LaunchedAugust 2020November 2011Fresher by 107 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 3D1 E-M10 IV 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic 3D1

 E-M10 IV 3D1 
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 IV enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic 3D1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 IV compared to the 3D1.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and 3D1 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and 3D1.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 IV with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will offer more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger E-M10 IV is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
27
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography information
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography information
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography features
72
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography highlights
84
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
59
includes focus by touch
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery power (200 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
36
really wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging features
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging features
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have external mic port
34
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic 3D1
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPanasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-08-04 2011-11-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 121 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.7 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 3.50 m
Flash options Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos 200 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $699 $670