Canon D30 vs Panasonic 3D1

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon D30 and Panasonic 3D1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D30 was introduced 2 years after the 3D1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D30 scores against the 3D1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon D30 Gallery and Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 enjoys physical measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon D30 and Panasonic 3D1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the D30 versus the 3D1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and 3D1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and 3D1.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent D30 provides an edge in sensor innovation.