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

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Differences

Panasonic 3D1 advantages over Fujifilm XP200

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.54 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Fujifilm XP200 advantages over Panasonic 3D1

  • Less expensive
    $300 vs $500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • 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 dots on screen
    920k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • 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
  • 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 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

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

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
Fujifilm XP200
Olympus TG-610
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch

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
Fujifilm XP200
Nikon S1200pj
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $430
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner

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
Fujifilm XP200
Fujifilm XP50
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $238
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Canon D20

Panasonic 3D1
Canon D20
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 60p video
  • Wider angle lens
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
Fujifilm XP200
Canon D20
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Shoots 24p video

Compared to Olympus TG-830

Panasonic 3D1
Olympus TG-830
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $254
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
Fujifilm XP200
Olympus TG-830
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $254
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Shoots 1080p video
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