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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony RX100

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony RX100 Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced November 2011
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • New Model is Sony RX100 II
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony RX100 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic 3D1 versus Sony RX100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The 3D1 was brought out 9 months earlier than the RX100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 3D1 matches up against the RX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony RX100

 3D1 RX100 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Panasonic 3D1

 RX100 3D1 
AnnouncedAugust 2012November 2011More recent by 9 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution1229k460kCrisper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony RX100

 3D1 RX100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 has got outside dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic 3D1 versus Sony RX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 3D1 vs the RX100.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and RX100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and RX100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 3D1 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older 3D1 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic 3D1
Portrait photography with Sony RX100
27
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic 3D1
Street photography with Sony RX100
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
79
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (240g)
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic 3D1
Sports photography with Sony RX100
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX100 Travel photography highlights
59
features focus by touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (200 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
79
lighter than competitors (240g)
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Landscape photography camera
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
74
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging details
Sony RX100 Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
38
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Sony RX100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-11-07 2012-08-28
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 240 gr (0.53 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 390
Other
Battery life 200 images 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $670 $448