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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Introduced November 2013
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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 P7800 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the P7800 (1/1.7") and 3D1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The P7800 was released 2 years later than the 3D1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the P7800 grades against the 3D1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Panasonic 3D1

 P7800 3D1 
LaunchedNovember 2013November 2011More recent by 25 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Nikon P7800

 3D1 P7800 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic 3D1

 P7800 3D1 

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7800 offers outer dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the P7800 versus the 3D1.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and 3D1 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7800 and 3D1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The P7800 features the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more modern P7800 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography advice
46
has manual focus
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
27
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P7800
Street photography with Panasonic 3D1
64
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (399g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography features
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 Travel photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography details
68
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (399g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
59
boasts touch to focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (200 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography details
58
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
36
relatively wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
75
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (399g)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Panasonic 3D1
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P7800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-25 2011-11-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 99 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399 grams (0.88 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 200 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 200 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $550 $670