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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W220

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced November 2011
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W220 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was announced 2 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 3D1 scores against the W220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony W220

 3D1 W220 
AnnouncedNovember 2011January 2009Fresher by 35 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic 3D1

 W220 3D1 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony W220

 3D1 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic 3D1 has physical measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 3D1 against the W220.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and W220.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent 3D1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography information
Sony W220 Portrait photography information
27
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography info
Sony W220 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic 3D1
Sports photography with Sony W220
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography information
Sony W220 Travel photography information
59
features focus via touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography info
Sony W220 Landscape photography info
36
pretty wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging features
Sony W220 Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Sony W220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-11-07 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 images -
Battery type 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
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $670 $160