Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB210
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB210 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
- Revealed November 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced July 2011

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB210 Overview
Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung WB210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The 3D1 was manufactured 4 months after the WB210 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 3D1 scores vs the WB210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Samsung WB210. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Samsung WB210
3D1 | WB210 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 1k | Crisper display (+459k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic 3D1
WB210 | 3D1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung WB210
3D1 | WB210 | |||
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Announced | November 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3.5" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic 3D1 enjoys outside dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung WB210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 3D1 vs the WB210.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and WB210 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and WB210.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB210 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Samsung WB210 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-11-07 | 2011-07-19 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 gr (0.43 pounds) | 174 gr (0.38 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $670 | $279 |