Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W650

Following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was manufactured 2 months before the W650 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 3D1 grades against the W650 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic 3D1 features exterior 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 W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 3D1 compared to the W650.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and W650 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and W650.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W650 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.