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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW120
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon AW130 versus Panasonic 3D1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was launched 3 years later than the 3D1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the AW130 grades vs the 3D1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Panasonic 3D1

 AW130 3D1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015November 2011More recent by 40 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Nikon AW130

 3D1 AW130 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Panasonic 3D1

 AW130 3D1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon AW130 features physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Nikon AW130 versus Panasonic 3D1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the AW130 and the 3D1.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and 3D1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and 3D1.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon AW130 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer AW130 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography factors
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW130
Sports photography with Panasonic 3D1
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography advice
73
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
features focus via touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography highlights
50
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
relatively wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (200 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging info
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging info
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Panasonic 3D1
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix AW130 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-02-10 2011-11-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 grams (0.49 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 370 pictures 200 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $398 $670