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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
57
Overall
43

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched November 2011
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced April 2012
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FZ150, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the FZ150 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 3D1 scores vs the FZ150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Panasonic FZ150

 3D1 FZ150 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic 3D1

 FZ150 3D1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FZ150

 3D1 FZ150 
AnnouncedNovember 2011April 2012Same age
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic 3D1 provides exterior dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FZ150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 3D1 versus the FZ150.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and FZ150 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and FZ150.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Portrait photography camera
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provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (528g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography information
30
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (410 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography factors
59
features focus via touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
56
good battery pack (410 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (528 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography info
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (200 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging advice
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
62
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (528g)
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FZ150
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-11-07 2012-04-11
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 528g (1.16 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 132
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 410 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $670 $499