Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A330

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A330, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the 3D1 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The 3D1 was launched 2 years later than the A330 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 3D1 scores vs the A330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 enjoys outer 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 A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 3D1 against the A330.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and A330 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and A330.

All in all, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 3D1 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic 3D1 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent 3D1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.