Panasonic 3D1 vs Sigma DP1
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sigma DP1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Sigma DP1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sigma DP1
3D1 | DP1 | |||
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Announced | November 2011 | ![]() | May 2008 | More recent by 43 months |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper 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 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sigma DP1 | |
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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 |