Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FZ1000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 3D1 was manufactured 3 years prior to the FZ1000 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 3D1 matches up versus the FZ1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic 3D1 has got outside measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 has sizing of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") having a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 3D1 vs the FZ1000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and FZ1000 is 93 and 55 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and FZ1000.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 3D1 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ1000 will render greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older 3D1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.