Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX1
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX1 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)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Revealed September 2014
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX1 Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic 3D1 versus Sony QX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 3D1 was announced 3 years earlier than the QX1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the 3D1 scores vs the QX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony QX1
3D1 | QX1 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | " | Bigger screen (+3.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 0k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Panasonic 3D1
QX1 | 3D1 | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | November 2011 | More recent by 34 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony QX1
3D1 | QX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 has external dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
See the Panasonic 3D1 versus Sony QX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 3D1 and the QX1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and QX1 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and QX1.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 3D1 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony QX1 will offer you extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older 3D1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Alpha QX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Lens-style |
Announced | 2011-11-07 | 2014-09-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inch | - |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 193 grams (0.43 pounds) | 216 grams (0.48 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 shots | 440 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $670 | $500 |