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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX600 HS
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
  • Launched November 2011
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Canon SX610 HS versus Panasonic 3D1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and 3D1 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was brought out 3 years later than the 3D1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX610 HS grades against the 3D1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Panasonic 3D1

 SX610 HS 3D1 
LaunchedJanuary 2015November 2011More recent by 39 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Canon SX610 HS

 3D1 SX610 HS 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic 3D1

 SX610 HS 3D1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has sizing of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX610 HS versus Panasonic 3D1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the 3D1.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and 3D1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and 3D1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to provide you with extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography features
44
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (191g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography advice
44
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX610 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
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lighter than competition in class (191g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
59
provides focus via touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery life (200 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX610 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
48
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
35
relatively wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (200 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (191g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no mic socket
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic 3D1
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2011-11-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 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 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 191 grams (0.42 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 270 photos 200 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $214 $670