Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX80
93 Imaging
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36 Overall
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96 Imaging
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%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.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony WX80
3D1 | WX80 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Panasonic 3D1
WX80 | 3D1 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | November 2011 | More recent by 14 months |
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony WX80
3D1 | WX80 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony WX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and WX80 is 93 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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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 |