Olympus 1 vs Panasonic 3D1

Following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus 1 and Panasonic 3D1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is very close but the 1 (1/1.7") and 3D1 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 was announced 2 years after the 3D1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 1 scores against the 3D1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 has got external dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has sizing of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 1 and Panasonic 3D1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 vs the 3D1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and 3D1 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and 3D1.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The 1 has the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The younger 1 provides an edge in sensor technology.