Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W290
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36 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(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
- Released November 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
Photography Glossary Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W290 Overview
Below is a thorough overview of the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe 3D1 was released 2 years later than the W290 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the 3D1 scores vs the W290 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony W290
| 3D1 | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2011 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 34 months |
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Panasonic 3D1
| W290 | 3D1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony W290
| 3D1 | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 offers exterior measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 3D1 versus the W290.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and W290 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and W290.
As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern 3D1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W290 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-11-07 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 193g (0.43 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $670 | $230 |
