Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony TX5

Following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony TX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is very similar but the 3D1 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The 3D1 was announced 21 months after the TX5 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 3D1 scores against the TX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic 3D1 enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony TX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 3D1 and the TX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and TX5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and TX5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 3D1 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic 3D1 will offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent 3D1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.