Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A7R IV
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A7R IV 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
- Announced November 2011
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A7R IV Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony A7R IV
3D1 | A7R IV | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Panasonic 3D1
A7R IV | 3D1 | |||
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Introduced | July 2019 | November 2011 | Fresher by 93 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 460k | Clearer display (+980k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony A7R IV
3D1 | A7R IV | |||
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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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and A7R IV is 93 and 62 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Alpha A7R IV | |
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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 |