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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A7R IV 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
  • Announced November 2011
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Older Model is Sony A7R III
  • Replacement is Sony A7R V
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic 3D1 versus Sony A7R IV, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The 3D1 was introduced 8 years before the A7R IV and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 3D1 matches up vs the A7R IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony A7R IV

 3D1 A7R IV 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Panasonic 3D1

 A7R IV 3D1 
IntroducedJuly 2019November 2011Fresher by 93 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k460kClearer display (+980k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony A7R IV

 3D1 A7R IV 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 has got exterior measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic 3D1 versus Sony A7R IV in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 3D1 vs the A7R IV.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and A7R IV is 93 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and A7R IV.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 3D1 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R IV will provide you with greater detail using its extra 49MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older 3D1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography details
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography details
27
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
88
has manual focus
high resolution (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography details
Sony A7R IV Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Sports photography camera
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (670 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7R IV Travel photography highlights
59
supports touch focus
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
74
great battery life (670 CIPA)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
high resolution (61 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography info
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography info
36
really wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
88
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
great battery life (670 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R IV Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
37
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Sony A7R IV
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2011-11-07 2019-07-16
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 61MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 6400 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 567
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 665 grams (1.47 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 3344
Other
Battery life 200 photos 670 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single 2
Cost at release $670 $3,498