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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II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
  • Released November 2011
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic 3D1

 E-M1X 3D1 
ReleasedJanuary 2019November 2011More recent by 88 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus E-M1X

 3D1 E-M1X 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic 3D1

 E-M1X 3D1 
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

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

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography highlights
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
27
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography info
67
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (997 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography highlights
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (60.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery (870 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography info
68
good battery (870 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors in class (997 grams)
59
includes touch to focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (200 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography details
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you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery (870 per charge)
two card slots
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging features
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging features
68
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (997 grams)
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pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic 3D1
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPanasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-01-24 2011-11-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual 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 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 121 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1300 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997 grams (2.20 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 870 images 200 images
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual One
Launch pricing $2,999 $670