Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX400V

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony HX400V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was manufactured 3 years before the HX400V which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 3D1 grades vs the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 has got physical dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony HX400V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 3D1 and the HX400V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and HX400V is 93 and 62 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and HX400V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX400V to give you extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 3D1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.