Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A99 II

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony A99 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The 3D1 was introduced 5 years before the A99 II and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 3D1 scores versus the A99 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Sony Alpha A99 II. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Sony A99 II Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic 3D1 offers external 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) and the Sony A99 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony A99 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 3D1 and the A99 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and A99 II is 93 and 57 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and A99 II.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 3D1 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A99 II will give extra detail using its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older 3D1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.