Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung DV150F
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung DV150F 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
- Launched November 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
- Released January 2013

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung DV150F Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The 3D1 was announced 14 months earlier than the DV150F making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 3D1 scores vs the DV150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Samsung DV150F. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Samsung DV150F
3D1 | DV150F | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic 3D1
DV150F | 3D1 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | November 2011 | Newer by 14 months |
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung DV150F
3D1 | DV150F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 offers outer measurements 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 Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung DV150F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 3D1 compared to the DV150F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and DV150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and DV150F.
Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung DV150F to give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged 3D1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Samsung DV150F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Samsung DV150F |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-11-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 lb) | 116 grams (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $670 | $150 |