Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1

59 reviews

Apr, 2024

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portability (18)
performance (14)
usability (12)
image quality (10)
design (7)

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price (10)
battery (4)
reliability (2)
flash (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 59 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Opinions about the design and image quality are overall positive. The usability and performance are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the flash and reliability. Comments about the sensor and screen are mixed.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the price and screen are overall positive. The performance and usability also get good feedback, whereas comments are divided on the reliability.

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73% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca. Reviewers really like the usability. The price also gets good comments, but there are some negative reviews about the reliability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (t3.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 review

The Panasonic DMC-3D1 is the brand's first stereoscopic image generating compact

3D tech in compact body

No 3D viewer ; Battery life isn't great ; Pricey

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : Marcus Hawkins (techradar.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 review

3D digital camera with two lenses and touchscreen

Great touchscreen ; True 3D capture ; Multitasks ; Lightweight ; Simple

No 3D playback ; Limited controls ; Small sensor ; Poor battery life

Panasonic, Sony and Samsung are three companies with an obvious vested interest in pushing 3D imaging; they've been spearheading the campaign to encourage us all switch to 3D TVs for the past couple of years.

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (pocket-lint.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1

Two lenses and two sensors, haven't we seen this somewhere before? Panasonic's first stereoscopic pocket camera in the Lumix DMC-3D1 is taking on the Fujifilm Finepix W3 (and W1) before it. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 is not cheap, but it is clever....

Compact for a 3D camera, twin lens and sensor array is capable of proper 3D

The price premium paid for 3D, poor battery performance

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 is not cheap, but it is clever. But strip away the fancy 3D gubbins, and image quality - while up there with Panasonic’s best 2D snapshots - is not match for what you might achieve spending between £400 and £450 elsewhere on...

May, 2012

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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Digital Camera Review

As its name suggest, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 is a 3D camera, with two lenses and two sensors. Daniel Bell gives us his verdict.

Shoots in 2D and 3D; Takes pictures and records videos at the same time; Fast continuous shooting; Touch screen is responsive; Excellent colour reproduction

Camera not easy to grip

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by : Josh Fate (steves-digicams.com)

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-3D1 Review

One of the few true 3D options available currently, the Panasonic Lumix 3D1 is designed for anyone that is looking to capture their own 3D images and videos. It's 12-Megapixel imaging sensors and 4x optical zoom lenses provide great quality and...

Compact size like a standard digicam ; Overall outstanding image quality ; Dual lenses allow true 3D capture ; One Touch Video is always ready ; Dual Shooting gives you options not available without two lenses and sensors ; Huge 3.5-inch Touch LCD is...

Very poor battery life ; Incredibly weak flash ; 500 price tag is steep, but it is one of the few 3D options available ; Lack of a 3D LCD Screen (like FujiFilm's FinePix REAL 3D W3)

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by : Alexandra Savvides (cnet.com.au)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1

Panasonic attempts to breathe more life into the flagging 3D imaging market with a compact camera able to capture 3D images and video.

No pricing has been announced, although, if the US retail price is to be believed, we're in for an expensive treat come early 2012 when it is released locally — US$500.

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (photographyblog.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Review

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 is a new 3D compact camera. Sporting a 4x optical zoom and twin 25mm lenses, the Panasonic 3D1 can record 8 megapixel 3D photos and 1920x1080 3D HD video at the same time. Alternatively it can also use its twin lenses to...

A point and shoot compact priced the same as an entry level DSLR, and which doesn’t bear the famous red Leica dot? Who’d have thought it of Panasonic? Yes, there are not actually that many alternatives for those looking to shoot with a set up that...

May, 2012

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Expert review by : Digital Camera-HQ (digitalcamera-hq.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1

Panasonic has jumped into the 3D arena with the 3D1, a compact camera with two lenses that hopes to compete with Fujifilm's W3. While the specifications certainly look promising: 3D capture in 1080p, two 25-100mm lenses that can take pictures...

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1

3D Build and Ease of Use Sliding Lens Cap that turns on and off Comfortable to mhandle

No mention that there is freeware available to turn .MPO files into anaglyphs that means with a pair of red/cyan glasses (20p as part of a bulk buy for cardboard or £2.50 ad normal glasses) and any medium that can display .jpg files. Works with DMC-3D1...

Apr, 2012

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