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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is ES15
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic 3D1 versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 3D1 was manufactured 2 years after the SL30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 3D1 grades against the SL30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Samsung SL30

 3D1 SL30 
LaunchedNovember 2011February 2009More modern by 34 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Panasonic 3D1

 SL30 3D1 

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung SL30

 3D1 SL30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 offers outer dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic 3D1 versus Samsung SL30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 3D1 against the SL30.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and SL30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and SL30.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic 3D1 to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger 3D1 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
24
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography advice
Samsung SL30 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography information
Samsung SL30 Sports photography information
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
Travel photography with Samsung SL30
59
boasts focus via touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography advice
35
pretty wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
25
supports face detect focus
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung SL30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Samsung SL30
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Samsung SL30
Otherwise known as - ES15
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-11-07 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $670 $93