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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FS15 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
  • Announced November 2011
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Panasonic 3D1 versus Panasonic FS15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was launched 2 years later than the FS15 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 3D1 matches up against the FS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Panasonic FS15

 3D1 FS15 
ReleasedNovember 2011January 2009More recent by 35 months
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic 3D1

 FS15 3D1 

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FS15

 3D1 FS15 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic 3D1 offers physical dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic 3D1 versus Panasonic FS15 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 3D1 and the FS15.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and FS15 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and FS15.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent 3D1 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography details
27
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography details
Panasonic FS15 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography factors
30
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
Travel photography with Panasonic FS15
59
boasts touch focus
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography highlights
36
pretty wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging information
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging information
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-11-07 2009-01-16
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
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 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lbs) 136 grams (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $670 $180