Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung GX-1L

Following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung GX-1L, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The 3D1 was manufactured 5 years after the GX-1L which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 3D1 grades versus the GX-1L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 provides outside 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 Samsung GX-1L has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung GX-1L in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 3D1 vs the GX-1L.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and GX-1L is 93 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and GX-1L.

Clearly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 3D1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic 3D1 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger 3D1 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.