Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony QX30

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic 3D1 versus Sony QX30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was revealed 3 years before the QX30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 3D1 matches up vs the QX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic 3D1 has got outside 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 QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Panasonic 3D1 versus Sony QX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 3D1 against the QX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and QX30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and QX30.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony QX30 to render extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older 3D1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.