Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic 3D1
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 0
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2013
(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

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic 3D1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm T500 was brought out 15 months after the 3D1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm T500 scores versus the 3D1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic 3D1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic 3D1
Fujifilm T500 | 3D1 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | November 2011 | Newer by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Fujifilm T500
3D1 | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic 3D1
Fujifilm T500 | 3D1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has specifications of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic 3D1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the 3D1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and 3D1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and 3D1.
As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm T500 to give more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2011-11-07 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 gr (0.30 lbs) | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $0 | $670 |