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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony TF1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed November 2011
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony TF1 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic 3D1 versus Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was revealed 19 months before the TF1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the 3D1 matches up against the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony TF1

 3D1 TF1 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic 3D1

 TF1 3D1 
ReleasedJune 2013November 2011Newer by 19 months

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony TF1

 3D1 TF1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 features exterior dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Panasonic 3D1 versus Sony TF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 3D1 against the TF1.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and TF1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and TF1.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TF1 to give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged 3D1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography advice
Sony TF1 Portrait photography advice
26
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography advice
Sony TF1 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography features
Sony TF1 Sports photography features
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
59
provides touch focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
environment proof
supports touch focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (240 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography details
Sony TF1 Landscape photography details
35
pretty wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
40
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging info
Sony TF1 Vlogging info
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
33
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Sony TF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-11-07 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 240 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $670 $266