Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A580
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A580 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Announced November 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Introduced May 2011
- Superseded the Sony A100
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A580 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A580, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and A580 (16MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 3D1 was revealed 6 months later than the A580 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the 3D1 grades versus the A580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A580 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The full galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony A580
3D1 | A580 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Panasonic 3D1
A580 | 3D1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony A580
3D1 | A580 | |||
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Introduced | November 2011 | May 2011 | Same generation | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 enjoys external measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony A580 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A580 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 3D1 against the A580.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and A580 is 93 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and A580.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 3D1 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A580 will produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A580 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2011-11-07 | 2011-05-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193g (0.43 lbs) | 599g (1.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1121 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | 1050 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | 2 |
Pricing at launch | $670 | $848 |