Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony TX20

The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony TX20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was unveiled 3 months prior to the TX20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 3D1 grades vs the TX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 comes with outer dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony TX20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 3D1 vs the TX20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and TX20 is 93 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and TX20.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony TX20 to provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.