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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
77
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L100
  • Later Model is Nikon L120
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
  • Launched November 2011
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Nikon L110 and Panasonic 3D1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L110 was introduced 21 months earlier than the 3D1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the L110 matches up versus the 3D1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Panasonic 3D1

 L110 3D1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Nikon L110

 3D1 L110 
LaunchedNovember 2011February 2010Fresher by 21 months
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Panasonic 3D1

 L110 3D1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L110 enjoys outer dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L110 and Panasonic 3D1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the L110 compared to the 3D1.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L110 and 3D1 is 77 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L110 and 3D1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of files but you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older L110 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L110
Portrait photography with Panasonic 3D1
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography details
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography info
33
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography factors
54
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
has focus by touch
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L110
Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
34
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
35
quite wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging info
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging info
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Panasonic 3D1
 Nikon Coolpix L110Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2011-11-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 13.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 406g (0.90 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $280 $670