Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony RX1R II

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony RX1R II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The 3D1 was released 4 years before the RX1R II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 3D1 grades versus the RX1R II 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-RX1R II. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic 3D1 provides 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) whilst the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony RX1R II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 3D1 versus the RX1R II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and RX1R II is 93 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and RX1R II.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 3D1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX1R II will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older 3D1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.