Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic 3D1
86 Imaging
48 Features
60 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus E-P2
- Replacement is Olympus E-P5
(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
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic 3D1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and 3D1 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe E-P3 was revealed 2 months earlier than the 3D1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-P3 scores vs the 3D1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic 3D1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Panasonic 3D1
E-P3 | 3D1 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 614k | 460k | Sharper display (+154k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus E-P3
3D1 | E-P3 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic 3D1
E-P3 | 3D1 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | November 2011 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-P3 has external dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has specifications of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic 3D1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-P3 against the 3D1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and 3D1 is 86 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P3 and 3D1.
As you have seen, the two cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The E-P3 includes the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF easier.
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-08-17 | 2011-11-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 614k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 369 gr (0.81 lb) | 193 gr (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 51 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 200 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $0 | $670 |