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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX10

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Launched November 2011
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was launched 11 months later than the WX10 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 3D1 grades vs the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony WX10

 3D1 WX10 
AnnouncedNovember 2011January 2011Fresher by 11 months
Display size3.5"2.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Panasonic 3D1

 WX10 3D1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony WX10

 3D1 WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic 3D1 offers outer measurements 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 WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 3D1 vs the WX10.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and WX10 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and WX10.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX10 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer 3D1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
27
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography factors
Sony WX10 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography information
Sony WX10 Sports photography information
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography features
Sony WX10 Travel photography features
59
supports focus by touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
65
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography info
Sony WX10 Landscape photography info
36
fairly wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (200 shots)
no Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging factors
Sony WX10 Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Sony WX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-11-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 lbs) 161g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $670 $200