Nikon L100 vs Panasonic 3D1
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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Renewed by Nikon L110
(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
- Introduced November 2011

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Nikon L100 and Panasonic 3D1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The L100 was brought out 3 years before the 3D1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the L100 grades versus the 3D1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L100 Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Panasonic 3D1
L100 | 3D1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Nikon L100
3D1 | L100 | |||
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Introduced | November 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 33 months |
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L100 and Panasonic 3D1
L100 | 3D1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon L100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L100 provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has sizing 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 L100 and Panasonic 3D1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the L100 versus the 3D1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and 3D1 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and 3D1.
Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic 3D1 to give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-02-03 | 2011-11-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 360 grams (0.79 lbs) | 193 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $399 | $670 |