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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony RX100 II 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
  • Released November 2011
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Replaced the Sony RX100
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 III
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony RX100 II Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony RX100 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") feature different sensor size.

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The 3D1 was launched 19 months before the RX100 II making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 3D1 matches up vs the RX100 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony RX100 II

 3D1 RX100 II 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Panasonic 3D1

 RX100 II 3D1 
ReleasedJune 2013November 2011Newer by 19 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony RX100 II

 3D1 RX100 II 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic 3D1 has got outer measurements 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 RX100 II has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 3D1 vs the RX100 II.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and RX100 II is 93 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and RX100 II.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 3D1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX100 II will provide more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged 3D1 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography info
Sony RX100 II Portrait photography info
27
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
70
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography advice
Sony RX100 II Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than others (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography info
Sony RX100 II Sports photography info
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
good battery (350 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 II Travel photography factors
59
comes with focus by touch
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery pack (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
80
good battery (350 per charge)
lighter than others (281 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography information
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography information
36
really wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (200 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
74
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
good battery (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging highlights
Sony RX100 II Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
37
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (281g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Sony RX100 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2011-11-07 2013-06-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 281 gr (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 483
Other
Battery life 200 photos 350 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
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