• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.4 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic 3D1 advantages over Fujifilm XP170

  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    8.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm XP170 advantages over Panasonic 3D1

  • Less expensive
    $280 vs $500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More pixels
    14.4 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1300 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus TG-610

Panasonic 3D1
Olympus TG-610
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic 3D1 vs Olympus TG-610

Fujifilm XP170
Olympus TG-610
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm XP170 vs Olympus TG-610

Compared to Nikon S1200pj

Panasonic 3D1
Nikon S1200pj
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $430
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic 3D1 vs Nikon S1200pj

Fujifilm XP170
Nikon S1200pj
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $430
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Fujifilm XP170 vs Nikon S1200pj

Compared to Fujifilm XP100

Panasonic 3D1
Fujifilm XP100
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Panasonic 3D1 vs Fujifilm XP100

Fujifilm XP170
Fujifilm XP100
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm XP170 vs Fujifilm XP100

Compared to Fujifilm XP50

Panasonic 3D1
Fujifilm XP50
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $238
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Panasonic 3D1 vs Fujifilm XP50

Fujifilm XP170
Fujifilm XP50
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • HDMI out
  • $238
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm XP170 vs Fujifilm XP50

Compared to Olympus TG-820

Panasonic 3D1
Olympus TG-820
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 60p video
  • Wider angle lens
  • $179
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Panasonic 3D1 vs Olympus TG-820

Fujifilm XP170
Olympus TG-820
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $179
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Fujifilm XP170 vs Olympus TG-820

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