Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W710

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was announced 14 months before the W710 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 3D1 matches up against the W710 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 has physical 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 W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W710 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 3D1 versus the W710.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and W710 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and W710.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W710 to offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older 3D1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.