Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H20
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H20 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
- Revealed November 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Revealed May 2009
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H20 Overview
Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 3D1 was brought out 2 years after the H20 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 3D1 grades versus the H20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony H20
3D1 | H20 | |||
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Revealed | November 2011 | May 2009 | More modern by 31 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic 3D1
H20 | 3D1 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony H20
3D1 | H20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 comes with external dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 3D1 against the H20.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and H20.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic 3D1 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher 3D1 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-11-07 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | 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 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) | 250 gr (0.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $670 | $249 |