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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FX90 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
  • Revealed November 2011
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was unveiled 3 months later than the FX90 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 3D1 grades vs the FX90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Panasonic FX90

 3D1 FX90 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic 3D1

 FX90 3D1 

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FX90

 3D1 FX90 
AnnouncedNovember 2011August 2011Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic 3D1 has got physical dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FX90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 3D1 vs the FX90.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and FX90 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and FX90.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos although you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic 3D1
Street photography with Panasonic FX90
61
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Sports photography camera
30
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography information
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography information
59
boasts focus via touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery power (200 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
60
offers focus via touch
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography features
36
relatively wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
36
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
34
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FX90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-11-07 2011-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.43 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 photos 200 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $670 $227