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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung PL200 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
  • Launched November 2011
Samsung PL200
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Samsung PL200

 3D1 PL200 
IntroducedNovember 2011July 2010More recent by 16 months
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Panasonic 3D1

 PL200 3D1 

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung PL200

 3D1 PL200 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography info
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography info
27
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography factors
Samsung PL200 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic 3D1
Sports photography with Samsung PL200
30
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
59
provides focus via touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
Landscape photography with Samsung PL200
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic 3D1
Vlogging with Samsung PL200
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung PL200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Samsung PL200
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
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