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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZR1 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 ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic 3D1 versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was revealed 2 years after the ZR1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 3D1 scores versus the ZR1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Panasonic ZR1

 3D1 ZR1 
AnnouncedNovember 2011July 2009More modern by 28 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic 3D1

 ZR1 3D1 

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic ZR1

 3D1 ZR1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic 3D1 has external measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic 3D1 versus Panasonic ZR1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 3D1 and the ZR1.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and ZR1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and ZR1.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of files although you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer 3D1 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic 3D1
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR1
27
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic 3D1
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR1
30
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography info
59
supports touch to focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography info
36
fairly wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
28
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic ZR1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-11-07 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 193g (0.43 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $670 $280