Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W570
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W570 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony W570
3D1 | W570 | |||
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Introduced | November 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 11 months |
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Panasonic 3D1
W570 | 3D1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony W570
3D1 | W570 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W570 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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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 |