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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sigma DP1 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
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced May 2008
  • New Model is Sigma DP1s
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic 3D1 versus Sigma DP1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The 3D1 was announced 3 years later than the DP1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 3D1 scores vs the DP1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sigma DP1

 3D1 DP1 
AnnouncedNovember 2011May 2008More recent by 43 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Panasonic 3D1

 DP1 3D1 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sigma DP1

 3D1 DP1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic 3D1 provides outer measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic 3D1 versus Sigma DP1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 3D1 against the DP1.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and DP1 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and DP1.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 3D1 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic 3D1 will give you more detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern 3D1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography info
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography info
26
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography info
Sigma DP1 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (270 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Sports photography highlights
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Travel photography camera
59
provides touch focus
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than average (270 grams)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography highlights
35
quite wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
44
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic support
9
no video recording
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Sigma DP1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Sigma DP1
General Information
Make Panasonic Sigma
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Sigma DP1
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-11-07 2008-05-19
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 6400 800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 270g (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $670 $566