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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FX48 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 FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was revealed 2 years after the FX48 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 3D1 grades vs the FX48 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Panasonic FX48

 3D1 FX48 
AnnouncedNovember 2011January 2009Newer by 34 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic 3D1

 FX48 3D1 

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FX48

 3D1 FX48 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic 3D1 has got physical measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has specifications of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FX48 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 3D1 versus the FX48.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and FX48 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and FX48.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern 3D1 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography information
27
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography details
Panasonic FX48 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography details
59
supports touch focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
36
fairly wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic 3D1
Vlogging with Panasonic FX48
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
30
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FX48
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX40
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 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
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash modes 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
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $670 $325