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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony G3

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony G3 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 G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony G3 Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic 3D1 versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was announced 2 years after the G3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 3D1 scores against the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony G3

 3D1 G3 
LaunchedNovember 2011January 2009More modern by 35 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic 3D1

 G3 3D1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony G3

 3D1 G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3.5"3.5"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 provides outer dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic 3D1 versus Sony G3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 3D1 compared to the G3.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and G3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and G3.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic 3D1 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 3D1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony G3 Portrait photography highlights
27
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic 3D1
Street photography with Sony G3
61
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography factors
Sony G3 Sports photography factors
30
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography information
Sony G3 Travel photography information
59
includes touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
36
decently wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
36
manual focus
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Sony G3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-11-07 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $670 $200