Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A290
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A290 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
- Revealed November 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Launched June 2010
- Superseded the Sony A230
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A290 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic 3D1 versus Sony A290, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the A290 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the 3D1 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 3D1 was brought out 18 months later than the A290 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 3D1 matches up against the A290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A290 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony A290
3D1 | A290 | |||
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Launched | November 2011 | June 2010 | More recent by 18 months | |
Screen size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Panasonic 3D1
A290 | 3D1 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony A290
3D1 | A290 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 has physical measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony A290 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic 3D1 versus Sony A290 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 3D1 versus the A290.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and A290 is 93 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and A290.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 3D1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A290 will provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 3D1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A290 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2011-11-07 | 2010-06-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193g (0.43 pounds) | 549g (1.21 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 615 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photographs | 290 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $670 | $600 |