Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony ZV-1

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic 3D1 versus Sony ZV-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The 3D1 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 3D1 scores against the ZV-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic 3D1 features external measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic 3D1 versus Sony ZV-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 3D1 versus the ZV-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and ZV-1 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and ZV-1.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 3D1 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony ZV-1 will render extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older 3D1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.