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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP50
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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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Panasonic 3D1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was unveiled 2 months prior to the 3D1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores versus the 3D1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic 3D1

 Fujifilm XP30 3D1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Fujifilm XP30

 3D1 Fujifilm XP30 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic 3D1

 Fujifilm XP30 3D1 
ReleasedAugust 2011November 2011Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP30 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has specifications of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP30 versus Panasonic 3D1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the 3D1.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and 3D1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and 3D1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP30 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
Portrait photography with Panasonic 3D1
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
Sports photography with Panasonic 3D1
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
30
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
65
weather proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
59
has focus via touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery (200 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography factors
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
36
fairly wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic 3D1
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 200 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $240 $670