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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A450

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(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
  • Released November 2011
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A450 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony A450, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the 3D1 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 3D1 was manufactured 23 months after the A450 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 3D1 grades versus the A450 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony A450

 3D1 A450 
AnnouncedNovember 2011January 2010More modern by 23 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Panasonic 3D1

 A450 3D1 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony A450

 3D1 A450 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic 3D1 features physical dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 3D1 compared to the A450.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and A450 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and A450.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 3D1 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A450 will give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent 3D1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography features
Sony A450 Portrait photography features
27
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
72
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Street photography camera
Sony A450 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography highlights
Sony A450 Sports photography highlights
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
77
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery (1,050 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
Travel photography with Sony A450
59
supports focus by touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (200 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
60
better than average battery (1,050 shots)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A450 Landscape photography highlights
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
66
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (1,050 per charge)
screen is small (2.7")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging details
Sony A450 Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Sony A450
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-11-07 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 560 grams (1.23 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 769
Other
Battery life 200 shots 1050 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $670 $1,241