Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX100

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony QX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") possess totally different sensor size.

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The 3D1 was introduced 22 months before the QX100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the 3D1 matches up versus the QX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic 3D1 features physical measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony QX100 has measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony QX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 3D1 vs the QX100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and QX100 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and QX100.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 3D1 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony QX100 will produce greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged 3D1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.