Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic 3D1
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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
- Launched April 2012
- New Model is Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- 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
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic 3D1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Panasonic 3D1
E-M5 | 3D1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 610k | 460k | Crisper screen (+150k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus E-M5
3D1 | E-M5 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic 3D1
E-M5 | 3D1 | |||
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Introduced | April 2012 | November 2011 | Same generation | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-04-30 | 2011-11-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | - |
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 610 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor | 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 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 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 | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 425 grams (0.94 lb) | 193 grams (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 826 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | 200 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $799 | $670 |