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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(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
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
  • Introduced November 2011
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Panasonic 3D1

 L100 3D1 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Nikon L100

 3D1 L100 
IntroducedNovember 2011February 2009Newer by 33 months
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Panasonic 3D1

 L100 3D1 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

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

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography highlights
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography features
33
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
supports focus via touch
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography info
39
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
35
decently wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging features
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging features
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Panasonic 3D1
 Nikon Coolpix L100Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
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