Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS5
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
36 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
36 Overall
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Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced November 2011
Panasonic ZS5
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(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic 3D1 versus Panasonic ZS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 3D1 was announced 17 months after the ZS5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 3D1 matches up against the ZS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Panasonic ZS5
| 3D1 | ZS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | November 2011 |  | June 2010 | More modern by 17 months |
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic 3D1
| ZS5 | 3D1 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic ZS5
| 3D1 | ZS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 provides 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 ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic 3D1 versus Panasonic ZS5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 3D1 and the ZS5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and ZS5 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and ZS5.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern 3D1 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography features
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street photography with Panasonic 3D1
Street photography with Panasonic ZS5
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports photography with Panasonic 3D1
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS5
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography features
provides focus by touch
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography highlights
rather wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (214g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ8 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2011-11-07 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Venus Engine HD II |
| 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 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 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1300s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 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 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | 193 gr (0.43 lb) | 214 gr (0.47 lb) |
| Dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| 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 pictures | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $670 | $300 |