Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony RX100
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony RX100 Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony RX100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony RX100
3D1 | RX100 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Panasonic 3D1
RX100 | 3D1 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | November 2011 | More recent by 9 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Crisper screen (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony RX100
3D1 | RX100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and RX100 is 93 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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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 |