Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung GX-10
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs
(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
- Released November 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Announced September 2006
- Renewed by Samsung GX-20

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic 3D1 versus Samsung GX-10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the 3D1 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

The 3D1 was revealed 5 years after the GX-10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 3D1 matches up vs the GX-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Samsung GX-10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Samsung GX-10
3D1 | GX-10 | |||
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Announced | November 2011 | ![]() | September 2006 | More modern by 63 months |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper screen (+250k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Panasonic 3D1
GX-10 | 3D1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung GX-10
3D1 | GX-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic 3D1 enjoys external dimensions 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 Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic 3D1 versus Samsung GX-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 3D1 vs the GX-10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and GX-10 is 93 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and GX-10.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 3D1 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic 3D1 will show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher 3D1 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Samsung GX-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Samsung GX-10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2011-11-07 | 2006-09-21 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 gr (0.43 lb) | 793 gr (1.75 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
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 | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $670 | $850 |