Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony RX100 VA

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic 3D1 versus Sony RX100 VA, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") feature different sensor sizes.

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The 3D1 was announced 7 years before the RX100 VA and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the 3D1 matches up vs the RX100 VA with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 enjoys exterior measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 3D1 against the RX100 VA.

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

Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and RX100 VA.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 3D1 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX100 VA will provide more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 3D1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.