Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic G1

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic G1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the G1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the 3D1 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.

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The 3D1 was manufactured 2 years later than the G1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the 3D1 matches up against the G1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic 3D1 comes with outer measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic G1 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 3D1 versus the G1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and G1 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and G1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The 3D1 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier. The more modern 3D1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.