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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

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
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic 3D1 versus Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and FH7 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was launched 3 months after the FH7 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 3D1 scores versus the FH7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Panasonic FH7

 3D1 FH7 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic 3D1

 FH7 3D1 

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FH7

 3D1 FH7 
AnnouncedNovember 2011September 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 has got outer measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Panasonic 3D1 versus Panasonic FH7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 3D1 against the FH7.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and FH7 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and FH7.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH7 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography information
27
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than average (126 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography information
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
59
provides touch to focus
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (200 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than average (126g)
offers focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography information
36
decently wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (200 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
34
pretty wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than average (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FH7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-11-07 2011-09-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 pounds) 126g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 200 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $670 $149