Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX30
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93 Imaging
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Portability
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96 Imaging
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Introduced November 2011
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released July 2011
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Here is a thorough review of the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 3D1 matches up vs the WX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony WX30
| 3D1 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Panasonic 3D1
| WX30 | 3D1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony WX30
| 3D1 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2011 |  | July 2011 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic 3D1 has got outer dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 3D1 versus the WX30.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and WX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and WX30.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX30 to show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography features
Sony WX30 Portrait photography features
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Panasonic 3D1 Street photography information
Sony WX30 Street photography information
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports photography with Sony WX30
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography information
Sony WX30 Travel photography information
supports touch focus
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lighter than competition (117g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Panasonic 3D1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
rather wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery life (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging factors
Sony WX30 Vlogging factors
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-11-07 | 2011-07-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect 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) |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 193 gr (0.43 pounds) | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 shots | 250 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| 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 |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $670 | $259 |