Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic 3D1
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Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
- Introduced November 2010
- New Model is Nikon P7100
(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

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Nikon P7000 and Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P7000 (10MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is very close but the P7000 (1/1.7") and 3D1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

The P7000 was revealed 11 months prior to the 3D1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the P7000 grades versus the 3D1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P7000 Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Panasonic 3D1
P7000 | 3D1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Nikon P7000
3D1 | P7000 | |||
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Launched | November 2011 | ![]() | November 2010 | More recent by 11 months |
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P7000 and Panasonic 3D1
P7000 | 3D1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P7000 has got outer dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has specifications of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Nikon P7000 and Panasonic 3D1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the P7000 vs the 3D1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P7000 and 3D1 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7000 and 3D1.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P7000 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic 3D1 will render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older P7000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

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Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-11-23 | 2011-11-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 99 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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 | MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264 | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 310 grams (0.68 lbs) | 193 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 147 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 200 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $354 | $670 |