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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Launched November 2011
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released September 2011
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB750, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was introduced 3 months later than the WB750 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 3D1 matches up versus the WB750 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Samsung WB750

 3D1 WB750 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Panasonic 3D1

 WB750 3D1 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung WB750

 3D1 WB750 
ReleasedNovember 2011September 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic 3D1 offers external measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB750 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB750 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 3D1 and the WB750.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and WB750 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and WB750.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB750 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography factors
26
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
has manual focus
good MP (13 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography details
Samsung WB750 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (193g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB750 Sports photography advice
30
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB750 Travel photography advice
59
supports focus via touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
good MP (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography advice
35
fairly wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
48
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB750 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung WB750
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Samsung WB750
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Samsung WB750
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-11-07 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4096 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.43 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $670 $339