Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FZ40

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FZ40, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was announced 16 months after the FZ40 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 3D1 matches up against the FZ40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic 3D1 features outer 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 FZ40 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 3D1 against the FZ40.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and FZ40 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and FZ40.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ40 to give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 3D1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.