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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H20

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H20 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
  • Revealed November 2011
Sony H20
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony H20

 3D1 H20 
RevealedNovember 2011May 2009More modern by 31 months
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic 3D1

 H20 3D1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony H20

 3D1 H20 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
27
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography advice
Sony H20 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic 3D1
Sports photography with Sony H20
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography features
Sony H20 Travel photography features
59
includes focus via touch
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery pack (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
very long zoom (380mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (250g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography information
Sony H20 Landscape photography information
36
quite wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
36
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging factors
Sony H20 Vlogging factors
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors (250g)
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Sony H20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
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