Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX500

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony WX500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was released 4 years prior to the WX500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 3D1 scores vs the WX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic 3D1 has got exterior measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony WX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 3D1 compared to the WX500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and WX500 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and WX500.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX500 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older 3D1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.