Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic 3D1
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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced February 2012
(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

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Canon A4000 IS versus Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A4000 IS was announced 4 months later than the 3D1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A4000 IS scores vs the 3D1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The whole galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Panasonic 3D1
A4000 IS | 3D1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Canon A4000 IS
3D1 | A4000 IS | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic 3D1
A4000 IS | 3D1 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | November 2011 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon A4000 IS has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has specifications of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Canon A4000 IS versus Panasonic 3D1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A4000 IS vs the 3D1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and 3D1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A4000 IS and 3D1.
To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon A4000 IS to result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
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 | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
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 | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 145 grams (0.32 lbs) | 193 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 | 175 photos | 200 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $199 | $670 |