Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic 3D1

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.