Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX200V
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(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
- Released November 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Revealed May 2012
- Old Model is Sony HX100V
- Successor is Sony HX300
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX200V Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX200V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 3D1 was brought out 6 months earlier than the HX200V so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 3D1 matches up vs the HX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony HX200V
3D1 | HX200V | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Panasonic 3D1
HX200V | 3D1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony HX200V
3D1 | HX200V | |||
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Revealed | November 2011 | May 2012 | Similar age | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic 3D1 has 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) while the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
See the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 3D1 and the HX200V.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and HX200V is 93 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and HX200V.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX200V to deliver greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-11-07 | 2012-05-11 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 12.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 193 gr (0.43 lb) | 583 gr (1.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
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 pictures | 450 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $670 | $480 |