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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony T900

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released November 2011
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony T900 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony T900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 3D1 was released 2 years later than the T900 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 3D1 grades versus the T900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony T900

 3D1 T900 
IntroducedNovember 2011February 2009More recent by 34 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Panasonic 3D1

 T900 3D1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony T900

 3D1 T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3.5"3.5"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 enjoys 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) whilst the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 3D1 versus the T900.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and T900 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and T900.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer 3D1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography features
Sony T900 Portrait photography features
27
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Street photography camera
Sony T900 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography information
Sony T900 Sports photography information
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography highlights
Sony T900 Travel photography highlights
59
offers touch to focus
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
36
quite wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging highlights
Sony T900 Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
28
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Sony T900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-11-07 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 143 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $670 $300