Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A550

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic 3D1 versus Sony A550, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the A550 (14MP) is pretty similar but the 3D1 (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 3D1 was unveiled 24 months after the A550 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the 3D1 grades versus the A550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The full galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic 3D1 has got outside measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A550 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic 3D1 versus Sony A550 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 3D1 and the A550.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and A550 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and A550.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 3D1 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A550 will offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger 3D1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.