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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Announced December 2012
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-2 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and 3D1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The XZ-2 iHS was revealed 14 months after the 3D1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the XZ-2 iHS grades against the 3D1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Panasonic 3D1

 XZ-2 iHS 3D1 
IntroducedDecember 2012November 2011More modern by 14 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 3D1 XZ-2 iHS 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic 3D1

 XZ-2 iHS 3D1 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has specifications of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Panasonic 3D1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the XZ-2 iHS compared to the 3D1.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and 3D1 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-2 iHS and 3D1.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The XZ-2 iHS offers the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The newer XZ-2 iHS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography highlights
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has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (346 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Sports photography with Panasonic 3D1
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (340 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
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great battery pack (340 shots)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (346 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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offers touch to focus
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (340 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
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rather wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic 3D1
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decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (346g)
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rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic 3D1
 Olympus XZ-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus XZ-2 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-12-18 2011-11-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 35 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.60 m (ISO 800) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 346 gr (0.76 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 216 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images 200 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $450 $670