Panasonic Lumix 3D1 Review

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3D1 Overview
Design
Operation
Optics
Exposure
Performance
Specs
Samples
Gallery
Video

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Model Name:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
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General
Model Number:	3D1
Camera Format:	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$499.99
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Date Available:	2011-12-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	6.8 oz (193 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Size:	4.3 x 2.3 x 0.9 in. (108 x 59 x 24 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, Other), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 1840 (6.0 MP, 16:9), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, Other), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2448 x 2448 (6.0 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1920 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	8.0
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x480
Movie Frame Rate:	60i/30p from 30p sensor output, 60p/30p from 30p sensor output, 30p
Movie Audio:	Yes
CMOS Sensor (Megapixels):	12.80
CMOS Size (inches):	1/2.3"
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Effective Megapixels:	12.10
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	25 - 100 mm
Zoom Ratio:	4.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	No
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Aperture Range:	f/3.9 or f/ 9.0 (W) / f/5.7 or f/13 (T), 2-step
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No
Viewfinder Type:
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	No
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.8
LCD Resolution:	460,000 dots
Touchscreen:
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set
Shutter Speed Range:	30 - 1/1300
Exp Adj Range (EV):	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Intelligent Multiple
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Soft Skin Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo, Pin Hole, Film Grain, High Dynamic (Standard / Art / B&W), Photo Frame
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On/Red- eye Reduction
Flash Guide Number (Meters):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	ISO Auto: 0.3 - 3.5m (Wide), 1.0 - 2.4m (Tele)
Ext Flash Connection:	n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
Memory Included (MB):	70.0
Uncompressed Format:
CCD Raw Format:	No
Movie File Format:	AVCHD, MP4; stereo audio
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode (NTSC/PAL):	No
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
Other Connection:	Mini HDMI
Included Software:	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 7.0 HD Edition, QuickTime, Adobe Reader, Super LoiLoScope (trial version)
OS Compatibility:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary (3.6V, 895 mAh)
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	200
Notes & Features:	Twin-lens design, 3.5" Touchscreen LCD, up to 8MP 3D photos, Full HD video, can capture 2D and HD video simultaneously, 8fps full resolution continuous mode.