Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic 3D1

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.