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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS50 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 ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS45
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic ZS50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the ZS50 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 3D1 grades versus the ZS50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Panasonic ZS50

 3D1 ZS50 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic 3D1

 ZS50 3D1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015November 2011More recent by 38 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic ZS50

 3D1 ZS50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 provides external measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic ZS50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 3D1 vs the ZS50.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and ZS50 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and ZS50.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of files although you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older 3D1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography features
27
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
focusing manually
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (243 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
43
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS50
59
boasts focus via touch
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competitors (243g)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS50
36
quite wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
51
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging information
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (243g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic ZS50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-11-07 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lb) 243g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 44
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 138
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 300 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $670 $350