Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony TX1
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(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
- Launched November 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Launched August 2009
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony TX1 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony TX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is relatively similar but the 3D1 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 3D1 was introduced 2 years after the TX1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 3D1 scores against the TX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony TX1
3D1 | TX1 | |||
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Launched | November 2011 | August 2009 | More modern by 28 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Panasonic 3D1
TX1 | 3D1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony TX1
3D1 | TX1 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic 3D1 enjoys outer dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony TX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 3D1 versus the TX1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and TX1 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and TX1.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 3D1 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic 3D1 will offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 3D1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-11-07 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | 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 | 1/1250 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 193 gr (0.43 pounds) | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $670 | $350 |