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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Introduced November 2011
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was manufactured 15 months later than the 3D1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the XZ-10 matches up vs the 3D1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 XZ-10 3D1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013November 2011Fresher by 15 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

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

 3D1 XZ-10 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

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

 XZ-10 3D1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 offers physical measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 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).

Contrast the Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic 3D1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the 3D1.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and 3D1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and 3D1.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent XZ-10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography features
45
manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
27
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus XZ-10
Street photography with Panasonic 3D1
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (221g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography advice
60
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (221 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
provides focus by touch
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-10
Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
quite wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
Vlogging with Panasonic 3D1
35
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (221g)
34
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic 3D1
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-30 2011-11-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 35 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 240 shots 200 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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