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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(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
Sony QX1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony QX1

 3D1 QX1 
Screen sizing3.5""Bigger screen (+3.5")
Screen resolution460k0kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Panasonic 3D1

 QX1 3D1 
RevealedSeptember 2014November 2011More recent by 34 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony QX1

 3D1 QX1 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and QX1 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography information
Sony QX1 Portrait photography information
27
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic 3D1
Street photography with Sony QX1
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic 3D1
Sports photography with Sony QX1
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
56
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (440 CIPA)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
Travel photography with Sony QX1
59
features touch to focus
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (200 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
good battery power (440 shots)
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (216g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography advice
Sony QX1 Landscape photography advice
36
really wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
64
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (440 per charge)
screen is small (")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging info
Sony QX1 Vlogging info
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
32
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (216 grams)
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Sony QX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Sony Alpha QX1
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