Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung PL200
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung PL200 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
- Launched November 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Introduced July 2010
Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung PL200 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 3D1 was brought out 16 months later than the PL200 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the 3D1 scores vs the PL200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Samsung PL200
3D1 | PL200 | |||
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Introduced | November 2011 | July 2010 | More recent by 16 months | |
Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Panasonic 3D1
PL200 | 3D1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung PL200
3D1 | PL200 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 offers 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) while the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung PL200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 3D1 against the PL200.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and PL200.
To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung PL200 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 3D1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Samsung PL200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Samsung PL200 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-11-07 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) | 170 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $670 | $0 |