Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung GX-20

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung GX-20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the 3D1 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The 3D1 was manufactured 3 years after the GX-20 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 3D1 grades against the GX-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic 3D1 has got physical dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 3D1 against the GX-20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and GX-20 is 93 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and GX-20.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 3D1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung GX-20 will give you greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher 3D1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.