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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS10 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
  • Revealed November 2011
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic ZS10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was announced 10 months after the ZS10 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the 3D1 matches up against the ZS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Panasonic ZS10

 3D1 ZS10 
ReleasedNovember 2011January 2011Newer by 10 months
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic 3D1

 ZS10 3D1 

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic ZS10

 3D1 ZS10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 comes with outside dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 3D1 against the ZS10.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and ZS10 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and ZS10.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS10 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer 3D1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic 3D1
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
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supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition (219g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography info
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
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boasts touch to focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery pack (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than competition (219 grams)
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography factors
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fairly wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (200 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
34
decently wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (219g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-11-07 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 219 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 260 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $670 $350