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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Announced November 2011
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic 3D1 versus Panasonic ZS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is relatively close but the 3D1 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") boast different sensor size.

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The 3D1 was introduced 2 years after the ZS1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 3D1 grades vs the ZS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Panasonic ZS1

 3D1 ZS1 
AnnouncedNovember 2011May 2009More modern by 31 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic 3D1

 ZS1 3D1 

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic ZS1

 3D1 ZS1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic 3D1 provides exterior dimensions 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 ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic 3D1 versus Panasonic ZS1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 3D1 against the ZS1.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and ZS1 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and ZS1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 3D1 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic 3D1 will result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger 3D1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography factors
27
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (229 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic 3D1
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS1
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS1
59
supports touch focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery (200 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than average in class (229g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS1
36
relatively wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (200 shots)
no Timelapse recording
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (229g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic ZS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-11-07 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lbs) 229g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $670 $0