Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony TX200V

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony TX200V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was announced 2 months prior to the TX200V so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the 3D1 matches up against the TX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. 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) and the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony TX200V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 3D1 versus the TX200V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and TX200V is 93 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and TX200V.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX200V to deliver greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively.