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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS7 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
  • Launched November 2011
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was unveiled 4 months after the ZS7 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 3D1 scores versus the ZS7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Panasonic ZS7

 3D1 ZS7 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic 3D1

 ZS7 3D1 

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic ZS7

 3D1 ZS7 
LaunchedNovember 2011July 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 features outer measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 3D1 versus the ZS7.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and ZS7 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and ZS7.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Portrait photography camera
27
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography info
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS7
59
features focus via touch
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (200 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than competition (218g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS7
36
decently wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic 3D1
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS7
34
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-11-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
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 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
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 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 shots -
Battery type 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $670 $350