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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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 ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was introduced 22 months after the ZR3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the 3D1 grades vs the ZR3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Panasonic ZR3

 3D1 ZR3 
ReleasedNovember 2011January 2010Newer by 22 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic 3D1

 ZR3 3D1 

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic ZR3

 3D1 ZR3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic 3D1 has got outer dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 3D1 compared to the ZR3.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and ZR3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and ZR3.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZR3 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern 3D1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography information
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features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography features
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Travel photography camera
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comes with touch focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Landscape photography camera
36
pretty wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging information
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic ZR3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-11-07 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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
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 AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 159 grams (0.35 lb)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $670 $280