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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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
  • Announced November 2011
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm A170 versus Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was released 3 years earlier than the 3D1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up against the 3D1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Panasonic 3D1

 Fujifilm A170 3D1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Fujifilm A170

 3D1 Fujifilm A170 
AnnouncedNovember 2011July 2009More recent by 27 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic 3D1

 Fujifilm A170 3D1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A170 enjoys external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the 3D1.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and 3D1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and 3D1.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic 3D1 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A170
Street photography with Panasonic 3D1
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A170
Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
has focus via touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A170
Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
22
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
36
relatively wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A170
Vlogging with Panasonic 3D1
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic 3D1
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-11-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $80 $670