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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX70

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Announced November 2011
Sony WX70
(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
Photography Glossary

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX70 Overview

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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The 3D1 was announced 2 months before the WX70 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

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 dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Panasonic 3D1

 WX70 3D1 
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony WX70

 3D1 WX70 
IntroducedNovember 2011January 2012Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

Contrast the Panasonic 3D1 versus Sony WX70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and WX70 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography information
Sony WX70 Portrait photography information
27
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
34
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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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic 3D1
Street photography with Sony WX70
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
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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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography advice
Sony WX70 Sports photography advice
30
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
44
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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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography advice
Sony WX70 Travel photography advice
59
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)
71
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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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX70 Landscape photography factors
36
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
43
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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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic 3D1
Vlogging with Sony WX70
34
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
36
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Sony WX70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Sony 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