Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W550
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W550 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
- Revealed November 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed July 2011
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Following is a complete review of the Panasonic 3D1 versus Sony W550, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 3D1 was introduced 4 months after the W550 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 3D1 matches up against the W550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony W550
| 3D1 | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Panasonic 3D1
| W550 | 3D1 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony W550
| 3D1 | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | November 2011 |  | July 2011 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 provides external measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 3D1 vs the W550.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and W550 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and W550.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W550 to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W550 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2011-11-07 | 2011-07-24 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| 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 | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| 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 mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 193 gr (0.43 lb) | 110 gr (0.24 lb) |
| Dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 photographs | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | - |
| Retail pricing | $670 | $119 |