Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A65

Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony A65, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and A65 (24MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The 3D1 was launched within a month of the A65 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 3D1 matches up against the A65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 provides exterior measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 3D1 against the A65.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and A65 is 93 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and A65.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 3D1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A65 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.