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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Updated by Olympus E-M10 II
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-M10 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic 3D1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the E-M10 (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) and the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and 3D1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 was announced 2 years later than the 3D1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-M10 matches up vs the 3D1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 E-M10 3D1 
IntroducedMarch 2014November 2011Fresher by 29 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)

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

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

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

 E-M10 3D1 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has proportions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 against the 3D1.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and 3D1 is 82 and 93 respectively.

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

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 and 3D1.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M10 will offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-M10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
27
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Street photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography details
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than average in class (396 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Travel photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography factors
67
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
heavier than average in class (396 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
59
provides focus by touch
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography highlights
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
36
decently wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than average in class (396g)
34
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic 3D1
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-03-18 2011-11-07
Physical type 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 area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 81 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 range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO100) 3.50 m
Flash settings Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max 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 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 396 gr (0.87 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 884 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 200 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
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