Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W730
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W730 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 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W730 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 3D1 was brought out 14 months earlier than the W730 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 3D1 grades against the W730 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W730 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony W730
3D1 | W730 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Panasonic 3D1
W730 | 3D1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | November 2011 | Fresher by 14 months |
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony W730
3D1 | W730 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic 3D1 enjoys 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) and the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony W730 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 3D1 vs the W730.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and W730 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and W730.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W730 to give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older 3D1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-11-07 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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) | 122g (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 photographs | 240 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $670 | $138 |