Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX30V

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX30V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was manufactured 3 months before the HX30V so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 3D1 scores versus the HX30V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic 3D1 offers 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 HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

See the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX30V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 3D1 compared to the HX30V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and HX30V is 93 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and HX30V.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX30V to provide greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively.