Canon 1100D vs Panasonic 3D1

Below, we will be looking at the Canon 1100D versus Panasonic 3D1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1100D (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the 1100D (APS-C) and 3D1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1100D was released 6 months prior to the 3D1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 1100D scores vs the 3D1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1100D and Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 1100D Gallery and Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 1100D features exterior measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has sizing of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 1100D compared to the 3D1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1100D and 3D1 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1100D and 3D1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The 1100D provides the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult.