Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Replacement is Canon SX210 IS
(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

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX200 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the 3D1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX200 IS grades against the 3D1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Panasonic 3D1
SX200 IS | 3D1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Canon SX200 IS
3D1 | SX200 IS | |||
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Revealed | November 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 30 months |
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic 3D1
SX200 IS | 3D1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS has got external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has sizing of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX200 IS and the 3D1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and 3D1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and 3D1.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older SX200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2011-11-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lb) | 193 gr (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $329 | $670 |