Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic LX100

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic LX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is fairly comparable but the 3D1 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The 3D1 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the LX100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 3D1 grades versus the LX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic 3D1 enjoys outer dimensions 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 LX100 has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic LX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 3D1 and the LX100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and LX100 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and LX100.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 3D1 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic LX100 will provide more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged 3D1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.