Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic GX85

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic GX85, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The 3D1 was released 5 years earlier than the GX85 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the 3D1 matches up vs the GX85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 comes with outer measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has proportions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 3D1 and the GX85.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and GX85 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and GX85.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 3D1 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GX85 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older 3D1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.