Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS70

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

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.

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

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.