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Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX170 IS
Panasonic 3D1
(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
  • Released November 2011
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Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic 3D1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was released 20 months after the 3D1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX160 IS grades versus the 3D1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Panasonic 3D1

 SX160 IS 3D1 
ReleasedJune 2013November 2011More modern by 20 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Canon SX160 IS

 3D1 SX160 IS 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Panasonic 3D1

 SX160 IS 3D1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS features outer dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX160 IS vs the 3D1.

Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and 3D1 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and 3D1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer SX160 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (291 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography advice
51
incredible zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 per charge)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography details
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good battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (291g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
boasts focus by touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (200 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery life (380 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
relatively wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging highlights
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (291g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Panasonic 3D1
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2011-11-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 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 sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 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 format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291g (0.64 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 380 pictures 200 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
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 One One
Retail price $199 $670