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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released February 2011
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 SZ-10 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic 3D1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was manufactured 9 months prior to the 3D1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SZ-10 scores versus the 3D1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Panasonic 3D1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus SZ-10

		

		

			
 3D1 SZ-10 
AnnouncedNovember 2011February 2011More modern by 9 months
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic 3D1

		

		

			
 SZ-10 3D1 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 features exterior measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 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).
Compare the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic 3D1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-10 vs the 3D1.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and 3D1 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and 3D1.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SZ-10 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 will be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography features
33
 MP count decent (14MP)
 features face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
27
 includes face detect focus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography information
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography information
60
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (215 grams)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch to focus
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography highlights
40
 long zoom range (28-504mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (220 shots)
 lack of phase detect AF
30
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (200 shots)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography factors
65
 lighter than competitors (215 grams)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (504mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 not so great battery (220 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
 includes touch to focus
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 low battery power (200 CIPA)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography information
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography information
40
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not available
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 not so great battery (220 shots)
 missing Time Lapse function
36
 decently wide (25mm)
 big screen (3.5 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual exposure
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 low battery power (200 shots)
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
Vlogging with Panasonic 3D1
31
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focusing
 lighter than competitors (215g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing mic port
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing mic jack
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic 3D1
 Olympus SZ-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-08 2011-11-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.10 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 200 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $670