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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Revealed November 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the 3D1 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor size.

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The 3D1 was brought out 3 years before the LF1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the 3D1 grades against the LF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Panasonic LF1

 3D1 LF1 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Panasonic 3D1

 LF1 3D1 
RevealedNovember 2013November 2011Newer by 25 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic LF1

 3D1 LF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic 3D1 enjoys external measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic LF1 has measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic LF1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 3D1 vs the LF1.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and LF1 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and LF1.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The 3D1 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The more aged 3D1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography features
26
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
you can focus manually
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic 3D1
Street photography with Panasonic LF1
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Sports photography camera
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography advice
59
features touch to focus
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography highlights
35
quite wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
36
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic LF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-11-07 2013-11-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 193 gr (0.43 lbs) 192 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 211
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 250 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $670 $500