Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony S2000

Following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was manufactured 23 months after the S2000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the 3D1 grades against the S2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 provides external 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) whilst the Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 3D1 and the S2000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and S2000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and S2000.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic 3D1 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger 3D1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.