Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung HZ10W
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
- Revealed November 2011
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Samsung HZ10W. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Samsung HZ10W
3D1 | HZ10W | |||
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Released | November 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper 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 type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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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 |