Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W350
93 Imaging
35 Features
36 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Launched November 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2010

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W350 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The 3D1 was revealed 23 months after the W350 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the 3D1 matches up vs the W350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W350 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony W350
3D1 | W350 | |||
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Introduced | November 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 23 months |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Panasonic 3D1
W350 | 3D1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony W350
3D1 | W350 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 features physical measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 3D1 versus the W350.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and W350 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and W350.
As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W350 to give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger 3D1 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-11-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 193g (0.43 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $670 | $200 |