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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX10

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(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
Sony QX10
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony QX10

 3D1 QX10 
Screen size3.5""Bigger screen (+3.5")
Screen resolution460k0kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Panasonic 3D1

 QX10 3D1 
RevealedSeptember 2013November 2011More recent by 22 months

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony QX10

 3D1 QX10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and QX10 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography advice
Sony QX10 Portrait photography advice
27
has face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
decent megapixels (18MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (105g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Sports photography camera
30
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography features
Sony QX10 Travel photography features
59
offers focus via touch
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (200 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors in class (105g)
features focus by touch
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
Landscape photography with Sony QX10
36
really wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
38
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen ( inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic 3D1
Vlogging with Sony QX10
34
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
34
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (105 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1440 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Sony QX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
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