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Canon R50 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Canon EOS R50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2023
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon R50 vs Panasonic FP3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and FP3 (14MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and FP3 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The R50 was manufactured 13 years later than the FP3 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the R50 grades versus the FP3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Panasonic FP3

					

					

						
 R50 FP3 
ReleasedFebruary 2023January 2010More recent by 160 months
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Canon R50

					

					

						
 FP3 R50 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon R50 and Panasonic FP3

					

					

						
 R50 FP3 
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display  Easily navigate
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon R50 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R50 enjoys external measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Panasonic FP3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Canon R50 vs Panasonic FP3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the R50 against the FP3.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and FP3 is 75 and 95 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon R50 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R50 and FP3.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R50 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon R50 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher R50 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

						Canon R50 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon R50 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon R50 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon R50
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
83
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
28
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R50
Street photography with Panasonic FP3
77
 screen articulates
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 comes with touch to focus
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 no image stabilization
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers focus by touch
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 heavier than average in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon R50
Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
77
 silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 no image stabilization
34
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FP3 as a Travel photography camera
84
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with touch to focus
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
60
 offers focus by touch
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 does not have Time Lapse function
 heavier than average in class (155g)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography highlights
80
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 saves RAW files
 no image stabilization
37
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging highlights
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 comes with face detection autofocus
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have external microphone socket
 no image stabilization
27
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic port
 heavier than average in class (155g)
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Panasonic FP3
 Canon EOS R50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2023-02-08 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 32000 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 651 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Total lenses 37 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 4.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 375 gr (0.83 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $679 $182