Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FZ100

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic 3D1 versus Panasonic FZ100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was manufactured 16 months later than the FZ100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 3D1 scores versus the FZ100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 comes with exterior 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) and the Panasonic FZ100 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check the Panasonic 3D1 versus Panasonic FZ100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 3D1 vs the FZ100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and FZ100 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and FZ100.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ100 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The younger 3D1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.