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Canon G16 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Canon G16 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Replaced the Canon G15
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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Canon G16 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon G16 versus Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and 3D1 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The G16 was brought out 2 years after the 3D1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G16 matches up versus the 3D1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Panasonic 3D1

 G16 3D1 
IntroducedNovember 2013November 2011Newer by 25 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Canon G16

 3D1 G16 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon G16 and Panasonic 3D1

 G16 3D1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon G16 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 has got outer measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G16 vs the 3D1.

Canon G16 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and 3D1 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and 3D1.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The G16 includes the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF easier. The newer G16 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G16 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G16
Portrait photography with Panasonic 3D1
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
27
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography features
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (356g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (360 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
30
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography highlights
64
good battery pack (360 shots)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than others in class (356g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
59
comes with touch focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (200 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography details
58
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
36
fairly wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than others in class (356g)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Canon G16 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Panasonic 3D1
 Canon PowerShot G16Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-25 2011-11-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 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
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356g (0.78 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 200 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $499 $670