Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung NX10

Below is a complete review of the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung NX10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is fairly similar but the 3D1 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The 3D1 was revealed 20 months later than the NX10 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 3D1 grades against the NX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Samsung NX10. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic 3D1 has physical 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 NX10 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung NX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 3D1 compared to the NX10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and NX10 is 93 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and NX10.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 3D1 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX10 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger 3D1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.