Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax K110D

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax K110D, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and K110D (6MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The 3D1 was released 5 years after the K110D which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the 3D1 scores versus the K110D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Pentax K110D. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic 3D1 comes with exterior dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax K110D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax K110D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the 3D1 and the K110D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and K110D is 93 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and K110D.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 3D1 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic 3D1 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer 3D1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.