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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed May 2016
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 SX620 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic 3D1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and 3D1 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was introduced 4 years after the 3D1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX620 HS matches up against the 3D1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Panasonic 3D1

 SX620 HS 3D1 
ReleasedMay 2016November 2011More modern by 55 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Canon SX620 HS

 3D1 SX620 HS 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic 3D1

 SX620 HS 3D1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS comes with external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has proportions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the 3D1.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and 3D1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and 3D1.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to give you more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger SX620 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (182 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography highlights
48
incredible zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
71
lighter than others (182 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (625mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
features touch to focus
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery power (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (200 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (182g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic 3D1
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-05-10 2011-11-07
Body design 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 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 295 photographs 200 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $279 $670