Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic 3D1

Below is a extensive overview of the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was revealed 3 years earlier than the 3D1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 7010 matches up versus the 3D1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 7010 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has sizing of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic 3D1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 7010 compared to the 3D1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and 3D1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and 3D1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older 7010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.