Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic 3D1

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic 3D1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and 3D1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The E-PM1 was revealed around the same time to the 3D1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-PM1 matches up against the 3D1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM1 offers external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has proportions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PM1 against the 3D1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and 3D1 is 89 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and 3D1.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The E-PM1 comes with the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler.