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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS70 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 ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS80
Photography Glossary

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic ZS70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was launched 6 years before the ZS70 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 3D1 matches up vs the ZS70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Panasonic ZS70

 3D1 ZS70 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic 3D1

 ZS70 3D1 
LaunchedApril 2017November 2011More recent by 66 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic ZS70

 3D1 ZS70 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 has physical dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 3D1 versus the ZS70.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and ZS70 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and ZS70.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older 3D1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
27
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography details
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
59
boasts touch to focus
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
79
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
boasts focus via touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography features
36
really wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (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 exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
62
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic 3D1
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS70
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
74
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-11-07 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 pounds) 322g (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 380 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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