Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung MV800

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was announced 3 months later than the MV800 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 3D1 matches up vs the MV800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Samsung MV800. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 has outer measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung MV800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 3D1 vs the MV800.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and MV800 is 93 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and MV800.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung MV800 to result in more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively.