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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced July 2020
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
  • Introduced November 2011
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic 3D1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and 3D1 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and 3D1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Z5 was unveiled 8 years later than the 3D1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z5 matches up versus the 3D1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic 3D1

 Z5 3D1 
IntroducedJuly 2020November 2011Fresher by 106 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Nikon Z5

 3D1 Z5 
Screen size3.5"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic 3D1

 Z5 3D1 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 has outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Z5 against the 3D1.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and 3D1 is 62 and 93 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and 3D1.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z5 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will result in greater detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent Z5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography details
85
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
27
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography highlights
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (675g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography advice
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (470 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography factors
68
good battery life (470 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
more heavy than competition in class (675g)
display is not selfie friendly
59
boasts focus via touch
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (200 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography factors
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
good battery life (470 CIPA)
has double storage slots
36
quite wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (675g)
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic 3D1
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-07-20 2011-11-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6016 x 4016 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 273 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 4.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 470 images 200 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail cost $1,399 $670