Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX70
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
36 Overall
36
93 Imaging
36 Features
36 Overall
36
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
41
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
41
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
(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
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
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Following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic 3D1 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 3D1 matches up against the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony WX70
| 3D1 | WX70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Panasonic 3D1
| WX70 | 3D1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony WX70
| 3D1 | WX70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | November 2011 |  | January 2012 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic 3D1 comes with 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 WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 3D1 vs the WX70.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and WX70 is 93 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and WX70.
Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX70 to produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography information
Sony WX70 Portrait photography information
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than average (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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supports focus by touch
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lighter than average (114 grams)
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Sony WX70 Landscape photography factors
really wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-11-07 | 2012-01-30 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 193g (0.43 pounds) | 114g (0.25 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 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 shots | 240 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $670 | $242 |