Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX50V

Here is a extended review of the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX50V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was released 17 months before the HX50V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the 3D1 matches up versus the HX50V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic 3D1 has got 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 HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX50V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 3D1 vs the HX50V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and HX50V is 93 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and HX50V.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX50V to give you more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older 3D1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.