Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A700

Here is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A700, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is relatively similar but the 3D1 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The 3D1 was introduced 3 years later than the A700 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the 3D1 matches up vs the A700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic 3D1 provides exterior dimensions 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 A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 3D1 vs the A700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and A700 is 93 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and A700.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The 3D1 offers the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The more modern 3D1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.