Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX9
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX9 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
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Released January 2011
Photography Glossary Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX9 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony WX9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 3D1 was manufactured 11 months after the WX9 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the 3D1 grades against the WX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony WX9
| 3D1 | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2011 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 11 months |
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Panasonic 3D1
| WX9 | 3D1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony WX9
| 3D1 | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 has outside measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony WX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 3D1 and the WX9.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and WX9 is 93 and 99 respectively.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and WX9.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX9 to give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer 3D1 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2011-11-07 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | 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 distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 193 grams (0.43 lb) | - |
| Dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 images | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $670 | $188 |