Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W310

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony W310, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was introduced 23 months later than the W310 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 3D1 matches up vs the W310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 has got outside 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 W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony W310 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 3D1 vs the W310.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and W310 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and W310.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer 3D1 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.