Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Panasonic ZS60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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Panasonic ZS70
3D1 | ZS70 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic 3D1
ZS70 | 3D1 | |||
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Launched | April 2017 | November 2011 | More recent by 66 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic ZS70
3D1 | ZS70 | |||
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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).
See the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic ZS70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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.
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $670 | $450 |