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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(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
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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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic 3D1

 Fujifilm T500 3D1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013November 2011Newer by 15 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Fujifilm T500

 3D1 Fujifilm T500 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic 3D1

 Fujifilm T500 3D1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

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

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography features
75
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
59
provides touch focus
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
41
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
35
quite wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging details
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging details
35
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic 3D1
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
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