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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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
  • Revealed November 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Nikon L22 vs Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L22 was launched 21 months prior to the 3D1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the L22 grades versus the 3D1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Panasonic 3D1

 L22 3D1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Nikon L22

 3D1 L22 
RevealedNovember 2011February 2010Fresher by 21 months
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Panasonic 3D1

 L22 3D1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L22 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the L22 and the 3D1.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and 3D1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and 3D1.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files though you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older L22 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography info
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
provides touch focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography highlights
27
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
36
relatively wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging details
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Panasonic 3D1
 Nikon Coolpix L22Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2011-11-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro 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 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183g (0.40 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $130 $670