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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Introduced February 2019
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
  • Announced November 2011
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic 3D1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and 3D1 (12MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and 3D1 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The S1 was unveiled 7 years after the 3D1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the S1 scores against the 3D1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic 3D1

 S1 3D1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019November 2011More modern by 89 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution2100k460kClearer display (+1640k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Panasonic S1

 3D1 S1 
Display dimensions3.5"3.2"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic 3D1

 S1 3D1 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 enjoys physical dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S1 and the 3D1.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and 3D1 is 54 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and 3D1.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S1 will offer you more detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent S1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography info
85
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
27
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography advice
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average (1,021g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography details
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery power (380 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1
Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
59
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
low battery power (380 shots)
heavier than average (1,021 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
59
provides focus by touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (200 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography advice
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
low battery power (380 per charge)
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1
Vlogging with Panasonic 3D1
32
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than average (1,021 grams)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic 3D1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-02-01 2011-11-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, 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, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021 gr (2.25 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 3333 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos 200 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual Single
Launch price $2,498 $670