Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic 3D1
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
- Released February 2018
- Replaced the 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-PL9 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus E-PL9 versus Panasonic 3D1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL9 (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) and the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and 3D1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-PL9 was introduced 6 years later than the 3D1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-PL9 grades versus the 3D1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic 3D1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Panasonic 3D1
E-PL9 | 3D1 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | November 2011 | More recent by 77 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus E-PL9
3D1 | E-PL9 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic 3D1
E-PL9 | 3D1 | |||
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Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL9 comes with exterior dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has proportions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PL9 versus Panasonic 3D1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL9 versus the 3D1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL9 and 3D1 is 85 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL9 and 3D1.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PL9 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-PL9 will give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger E-PL9 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2018-02-08 | 2011-11-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1300s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.6fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 380 gr (0.84 pounds) | 193 gr (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 200 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $599 | $670 |