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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX80

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(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
  • Released November 2011
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was manufactured 14 months earlier than the WX80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 3D1 scores vs the WX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony WX80

 3D1 WX80 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Panasonic 3D1

 WX80 3D1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013November 2011More recent by 14 months

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony WX80

 3D1 WX80 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic 3D1 provides physical dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 3D1 vs the WX80.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and WX80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and WX80.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX80 to give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older 3D1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
27
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography highlights
Sony WX80 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography advice
Sony WX80 Sports photography advice
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX80 Travel photography highlights
59
has touch to focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery power (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography details
Sony WX80 Landscape photography details
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging details
Sony WX80 Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
35
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Sony WX80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-11-07 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photos 240 photos
Style of battery 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $670 $276