Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax XG-1

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic 3D1 versus Pentax XG-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was manufactured 3 years before the XG-1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 3D1 grades vs the XG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Pentax XG-1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 comes with external dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic 3D1 versus Pentax XG-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 3D1 against the XG-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and XG-1 is 93 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and XG-1.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax XG-1 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 3D1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.