Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony S950

Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was manufactured 2 years later than the S950 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 3D1 matches up versus the S950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic 3D1 offers 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 S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony S950 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 3D1 against the S950.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and S950 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and S950.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic 3D1 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 3D1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.