Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic 3D1
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Olympus E-PL6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
(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-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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic 3D1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Panasonic 3D1
E-PL7 | 3D1 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | November 2011 | Newer by 35 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 460k | Crisper screen (+577k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus E-PL7
3D1 | E-PL7 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic 3D1
E-PL7 | 3D1 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
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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 |