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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(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
  • Revealed November 2011
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB500
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic 3D1 versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was brought out 2 years later than the HZ10W and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the 3D1 matches up vs the HZ10W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Samsung HZ10W

 3D1 HZ10W 
ReleasedNovember 2011May 2009More recent by 31 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Panasonic 3D1

 HZ10W 3D1 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung HZ10W

 3D1 HZ10W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic 3D1 enjoys exterior measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic 3D1 versus Samsung HZ10W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 3D1 and the HZ10W.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and HZ10W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and HZ10W.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic 3D1 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent 3D1 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography advice
26
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
31
has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
59
has touch to focus
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (200 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
54
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
35
decently wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung HZ10W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Samsung HZ10W
Also called - WB500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-11-07 2009-05-14
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $670 $300