Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX7V
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
36 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
36 Overall
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Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced November 2011
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2011
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Here is a thorough overview of the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 3D1 was brought out 4 months later than the HX7V so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 3D1 grades against the HX7V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony HX7V
| 3D1 | HX7V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Panasonic 3D1
| HX7V | 3D1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony HX7V
| 3D1 | HX7V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | November 2011 |  | July 2011 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic 3D1 comes with exterior dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX7V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 3D1 and the HX7V.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and HX7V is 93 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and HX7V.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX7V to give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic 3D1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Portrait photography camera
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Panasonic 3D1 Street photography factors
Sony HX7V Street photography factors
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Sports photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
Travel photography with Sony HX7V
supports focus via touch
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX7V Landscape photography factors
rather wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging info
Sony HX7V Vlogging info
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-11-07 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 193g (0.43 lb) | 208g (0.46 lb) |
| Dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 images | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
| 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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $670 | $499 |