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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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
  • Announced November 2011
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was manufactured 22 months earlier than the 3D1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A3000 IS grades vs the 3D1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Panasonic 3D1

 A3000 IS 3D1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Canon A3000 IS

 3D1 A3000 IS 
AnnouncedNovember 2011January 2010More recent by 22 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic 3D1

 A3000 IS 3D1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A3000 IS versus the 3D1.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and 3D1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and 3D1.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic 3D1 to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3000 IS
Street photography with Panasonic 3D1
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography features
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
59
offers focus by touch
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
35
relatively wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic 3D1
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2011-11-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 - 200 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $240 $670