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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax P80

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax P80 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
  • Introduced November 2011
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was brought out 2 years after the P80 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 3D1 grades against the P80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Pentax P80

 3D1 P80 
RevealedNovember 2011August 2009More modern by 28 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic 3D1

 P80 3D1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Pentax P80

 3D1 P80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic 3D1 features outside dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 3D1 versus the P80.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and P80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and P80.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files however you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent 3D1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Portrait photography camera
27
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography info
Pentax P80 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
lighter than competition (125g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography info
Pentax P80 Sports photography info
30
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
Travel photography with Pentax P80
59
comes with focus by touch
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
lighter than competition (125 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax P80 Landscape photography highlights
36
quite wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging factors
Pentax P80 Vlogging factors
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Pentax Optio P80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-11-07 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $670 $200