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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(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
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
  • Revealed November 2011
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Panasonic 3D1

 SX200 IS 3D1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Canon SX200 IS

 3D1 SX200 IS 
RevealedNovember 2011May 2009More recent by 30 months
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic 3D1

 SX200 IS 3D1 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

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

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography details
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography information
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition in class (247g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
59
includes focus via touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (200 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography factors
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
36
pretty wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (200 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic 3D1
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
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