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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL6
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL8
Panasonic 3D1
(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
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-PL7 versus Panasonic 3D1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) and the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and 3D1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL7 was introduced 2 years after the 3D1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-PL7 matches up vs the 3D1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Panasonic 3D1

 E-PL7 3D1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014November 2011Newer by 35 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k460kCrisper screen (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus E-PL7

 3D1 E-PL7 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic 3D1

 E-PL7 3D1 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL7 comes with exterior measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has proportions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL7 versus Panasonic 3D1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL7 vs the 3D1.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and 3D1 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL7 and 3D1.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL7 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-PL7 will give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher E-PL7 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Portrait photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography features
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
27
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Street photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography details
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Sports photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography features
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Travel photography camera
85
has focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
59
supports touch to focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (200 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography factors
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
36
relatively wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL7
Vlogging with Panasonic 3D1
78
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing microphone port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic 3D1
 Olympus PEN E-PL7Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-01 2011-11-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
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 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 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 81 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 357 gr (0.79 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 873 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 200 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $499 $670