Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony RX100

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.

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.

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.

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.