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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Revealed April 2009
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX1 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic 3D1 versus Sony HX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 3D1 was released 2 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 3D1 scores against the HX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony HX1

 3D1 HX1 
RevealedNovember 2011April 2009More recent by 31 months
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Panasonic 3D1

 HX1 3D1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony HX1

 3D1 HX1 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic 3D1 features outside dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the 3D1 against the HX1.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and HX1 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and HX1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 3D1 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic 3D1 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher 3D1 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic 3D1
Portrait photography with Sony HX1
27
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography details
Sony HX1 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no RAW files
heavier than average (544 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography info
Sony HX1 Sports photography info
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography info
Sony HX1 Travel photography info
59
features touch to focus
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
48
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (544g)
resolution not great (9MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
Landscape photography with Sony HX1
36
rather wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
39
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX1 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
22
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1440 x 1080 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than average (544 grams)
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Sony HX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-11-07 2009-04-22
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 9.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
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) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 544 grams (1.20 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-FH50
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
Card slots One One
Retail price $670 $47,999