Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic 3D1

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic 3D1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and 3D1 (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and 3D1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1X was revealed 7 years later than the 3D1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-M1X matches up versus the 3D1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X has got outside measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and 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).

Check the Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic 3D1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M1X against the 3D1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and 3D1 is 54 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and 3D1.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M1X having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M1X will provide you with more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.