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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W570

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W570 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
  • Announced November 2011
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W570 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W570, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was manufactured 11 months after the W570 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 3D1 grades vs the W570 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony W570

 3D1 W570 
IntroducedNovember 2011January 2011More modern by 11 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Panasonic 3D1

 W570 3D1 

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony W570

 3D1 W570 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic 3D1 has external dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W570 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 3D1 against the W570.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and W570 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and W570.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W570 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher 3D1 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography information
Sony W570 Portrait photography information
27
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography features
Sony W570 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic 3D1
Sports photography with Sony W570
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
Travel photography with Sony W570
59
features focus by touch
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
66
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
Landscape photography with Sony W570
36
decently wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
38
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W570 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
29
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Sony W570
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-11-07 2011-01-06
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $670 $159