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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX350

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX350 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 WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • New Model is Sony WX500
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was manufactured 3 years before the WX350 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 3D1 grades against the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony WX350

 3D1 WX350 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic 3D1

 WX350 3D1 
IntroducedFebruary 2014November 2011Newer by 27 months

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony WX350

 3D1 WX350 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 provides external measurements 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 WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 3D1 versus the WX350.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and WX350 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and WX350.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX350 to provide extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 3D1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX350 Portrait photography factors
27
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic 3D1
Street photography with Sony WX350
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (164 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
59
comes with touch focus
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
great battery life (470 shots)
lighter than others (164 grams)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography features
Sony WX350 Landscape photography features
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
great battery life (470 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging advice
Sony WX350 Vlogging advice
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (164 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-11-07 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (0.43 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photos 470 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $670 $270