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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

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
  • Released November 2011
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 3D1 was announced 2 years later than the FS25 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 3D1 matches up vs the FS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Panasonic FS25

 3D1 FS25 
IntroducedNovember 2011January 2009More recent by 34 months
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic 3D1

 FS25 3D1 

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FS25

 3D1 FS25 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 has outer dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 3D1 and the FS25.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and FS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and FS25.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer 3D1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic 3D1
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
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has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography features
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography features
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
59
boasts focus via touch
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (200 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography details
36
quite wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
32
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-11-07 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $670 $230