Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic 3D1
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Launched September 2012
(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
- Announced November 2011
Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-PL5 and Panasonic 3D1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the E-PL5 (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) and the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and 3D1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-PL5 was unveiled 11 months after the 3D1 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-PL5 grades vs the 3D1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic 3D1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Panasonic 3D1
E-PL5 | 3D1 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | November 2011 | Newer by 11 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus E-PL5
3D1 | E-PL5 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL5 and Panasonic 3D1
E-PL5 | 3D1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The same screen resolution | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL5 provides external dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Olympus E-PL5 and Panasonic 3D1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL5 against the 3D1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL5 and 3D1 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL5 and 3D1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL5 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus E-PL5 will resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger E-PL5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2011-11-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
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) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (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 format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 325 grams (0.72 lbs) | 193 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 889 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | 200 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $400 | $670 |