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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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 Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q
  • Renewed by Pentax Q7
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax Q10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was manufactured 10 months prior to the Q10 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 3D1 scores vs the Q10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Pentax Q10

 3D1 Q10 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic 3D1

 Q10 3D1 
ReleasedSeptember 2012November 2011Newer by 10 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Pentax Q10

 3D1 Q10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic 3D1 provides exterior dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 3D1 against the Q10.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and Q10 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and Q10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged 3D1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Portrait photography camera
27
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (200 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography info
Pentax Q10 Sports photography info
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
Travel photography with Pentax Q10
59
offers focus via touch
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (200 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
60
lighter than competition (200g)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography factors
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography factors
36
quite wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging information
Pentax Q10 Vlogging information
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (200 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Pentax Q10
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-11-07 2012-09-10
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 270 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $670 $350