Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic 3D1

Below is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and 3D1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X30 was announced 2 years later than the 3D1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X30 scores versus the 3D1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 enjoys outside dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic 3D1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the 3D1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and 3D1 is 80 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and 3D1.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 offers the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more modern Fujifilm X30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.