Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony RX100 II

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

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).

Look at the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony RX100 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.