Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic 3D1
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![Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS.jpg)
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93 Imaging
36 Features
36 Overall
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Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Revealed November 2011
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Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX120 IS and Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is fairly close but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and 3D1 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.
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The SX120 IS was announced 3 years prior to the 3D1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX120 IS grades vs the 3D1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Panasonic 3D1
SX120 IS | 3D1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Canon SX120 IS
3D1 | SX120 IS | |||
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Revealed | November 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 27 months |
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Panasonic 3D1
SX120 IS | 3D1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS comes with external measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has proportions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX120 IS and Panasonic 3D1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the 3D1.
![Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-3D1-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and 3D1 is 87 and 93 respectively.
![Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-3D1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and 3D1.
All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic 3D1 will render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older SX120 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-3D1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-3D1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-08-19 | 2011-11-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 285 grams (0.63 pounds) | 193 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $249 | $670 |