Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX10
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
- Revealed September 2013
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX10 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and QX10 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 3D1 was released 22 months earlier than the QX10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 3D1 grades versus the QX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony QX10
3D1 | QX10 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | " | Bigger screen (+3.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 0k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Panasonic 3D1
QX10 | 3D1 | |||
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Revealed | September 2013 | November 2011 | More recent by 22 months |
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony QX10
3D1 | QX10 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic 3D1 has physical measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
See the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 3D1 against the QX10.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and QX10 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and QX10.
As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony QX10 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 3D1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Lens-style |
Introduced | 2011-11-07 | 2013-09-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
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 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inch | - |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | None |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1440x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 193 grams (0.43 lb) | 105 grams (0.23 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 images | 220 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $670 | $250 |