Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax RZ10
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax RZ10 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
- Announced November 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Released July 2011
Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 3D1 was introduced 4 months later than the RZ10 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 3D1 grades vs the RZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Pentax RZ10
3D1 | RZ10 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic 3D1
RZ10 | 3D1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Pentax RZ10
3D1 | RZ10 | |||
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Released | November 2011 | July 2011 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic 3D1 has outer measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax RZ10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 3D1 against the RZ10.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and RZ10 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and RZ10.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax RZ10 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively.
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-11-07 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) | 178 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 178 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $670 | $200 |