Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A55

Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony A55, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and A55 (16MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The 3D1 was announced 15 months after the A55 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 3D1 scores versus the A55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Sony SLT-A55. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 enjoys exterior measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A55 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony A55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 3D1 against the A55.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and A55 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and A55.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 3D1 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A55 will produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer 3D1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.