Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-3D1
Released in 2011, Lumix DMC-3D1 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 171 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS28
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Lumix DMC-3D128 mm²
Lumix DMC-FS28- Area ratio
- 1.03:1
- Absolute difference
- 1 mm²
- Relative difference
- 2.6%
The Lumix DMC-3D1 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-3D1MetricLumix DMC-FS28
12.1 MPEffective pixels14.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.53 µmPixel pitch1.4 µm
2.35 µm²Pixel area1.97 µm²
42.52 MP/cm²Pixel density50.86 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
171 gWeight113 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-3D1 has the larger sensor area. The Lumix DMC-FS28 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-FS28 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-FS28 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FS28
Released in 2012, Lumix DMC-FS28 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.1 MP effective resolution, and a 113 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.