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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-P3
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-P5 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus E-P5 versus Panasonic 3D1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) and the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and 3D1 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P5 was brought out 24 months later than the 3D1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-P5 grades against the 3D1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Panasonic 3D1

 E-P5 3D1 
ReleasedOctober 2013November 2011More recent by 24 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus E-P5

 3D1 E-P5 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic 3D1

 E-P5 3D1 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P5 enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P5 versus Panasonic 3D1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-P5 vs the 3D1.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and 3D1 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and 3D1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-P5 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-P5 will produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The newer E-P5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography highlights
71
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/320s)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
27
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Street photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography features
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than others in class (420 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-P5
Sports photography with Panasonic 3D1
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
no phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-P5
Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
68
features touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
more heavy than others in class (420 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
59
features touch focus
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (200 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography details
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
36
quite wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-P5
Vlogging with Panasonic 3D1
33
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (420 grams)
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic 3D1
 Olympus PEN E-P5Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-P5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-10-03 2011-11-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 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 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 35 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 420 grams (0.93 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 895 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 200 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $389 $670