Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic 3D1

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic 3D1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the E-M5 (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) and the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and 3D1 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M5 was manufactured 6 months after the 3D1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-M5 scores against the 3D1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 Gallery and Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 features outside dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic 3D1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-M5 compared to the 3D1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 and 3D1 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 and 3D1.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M5 will result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively.