Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony RX1

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony RX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The 3D1 was revealed 15 months before the RX1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 3D1 matches up against the RX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic 3D1 features external dimensions 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 RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

See the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony RX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 3D1 compared to the RX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and RX1 is 93 and 79 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and RX1.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 3D1 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX1 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 3D1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.