Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A380

Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A380, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the A380 (14MP) is very well matched but the 3D1 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 3D1 was introduced 2 years later than the A380 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the 3D1 scores versus the A380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 enjoys exterior 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) while the Sony A380 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

See the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A380 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 3D1 vs the A380.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and A380 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and A380.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 3D1 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A380 will resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent 3D1 will have a benefit in sensor technology.