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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W560

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W560 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
  • Launched November 2011
Sony W560
(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 January 2011
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W560 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony W560, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was released 11 months after the W560 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 3D1 scores vs the W560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony W560

 3D1 W560 
RevealedNovember 2011January 2011More modern by 11 months
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Panasonic 3D1

 W560 3D1 

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony W560

 3D1 W560 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 has outside measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 3D1 versus the W560.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and W560 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and W560.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W560 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger 3D1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography advice
Sony W560 Portrait photography advice
27
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Street photography camera
Sony W560 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography advice
Sony W560 Sports photography advice
30
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 shots)
no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography details
Sony W560 Travel photography details
59
features focus via touch
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (200 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W560 Landscape photography highlights
36
quite wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
42
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic 3D1
Vlogging with Sony W560
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
29
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Sony W560
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-11-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 pounds) 110g (0.24 pounds)
Physical 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 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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 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 Single
Launch cost $670 $139